Germany, Hj. A Member’s Knife, Relic Condition, By Carl Eickhorn Auction First Type A

First Type A

each constructed of cardboard-reinforced white wool

the Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870-1871 with the Gravelotte-St

with bronze receiving clip

Germany, Hj. A Member’s Knife, Relic Condition, By Carl Eickhorn Auction First Type A(HJ Fahrtenmesser). A relic condition HJ members knife, measuring 25 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 14 cm long magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and lower edge. The obverse of the blade features an etched inscription of BLUT UND EHRE! (BLOOD AND HONOUR!) in cursive script, while the reverse features transitional makers marks consisting of the logo of Carl Eickhorn, Solingen, set above an RZM logo and maker