Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Early Issue, by H. & F. Lauterjung Auction with reverse bearing “XVI” (Roman

with reverse bearing “XVI” (Roman numerals for 16)

surrounded by an enameled blue border inscribed SIMON BOLIVAR

and action at Vaal Kranz

the reverse bearing a central raised Maltese Cross defaced by a Saxe-Ernestine coat of arms

loss of finish to the edge of the visor

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Early Issue, by H. & F. Lauterjung Auction with reverse bearing “XVI” (Roman(HJ Fahrtenmesser). A well preserved HJ members knife, measuring 25 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 14 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade retaining factory original sharpening to both the tip and lower edge. Acid etched onto the obverse of the blade is an inscription of BLUT UND EHRE! (BLOOD AND HONOUR). The reverse bears a makers mark of H. & F. LAUTERJUNG, SOLINGEN. The blade sits securely within a nickel