Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Transitional Example, by Lauterjung & Co. Auction Archive South African Constabulary (Gary A

South African Constabulary (Gary A

with merchant’s/tailor’s label attached to reverse of the bar

the latter commonly awarded to Condor Legion personnel

some wearing pilot’s caps

measuring 92 mm x 92 mm x 12 mm

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Transitional Example, by Lauterjung & Co. Auction Archive South African Constabulary (Gary A(HJ Fahrtenmesser). An HJ members knife, measuring 26 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 14 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains some 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! in cursive script. The reverse is maker marked with the classic TIGER logo of Lauterjung & Co., Solingen, with