Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Transitional Example by H. & F. Lauterjung Newly Listed Leading Telegraphist (November 12

Leading Telegraphist (November 12

Centrepiece in 18K Gold with blue enamels

silver plated alloy rank pip positioned in the center (final pattern

measuring 87 mm x 29 mm

(1868-1874 issue)

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Transitional Example by H. & F. Lauterjung Newly Listed Leading Telegraphist (November 12(HJ Fahrtenmesser). An HJ members knife, measuring 25. 5 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. The reverse bears transitional makers marks in the form of the logo of H. & F. Lauterjung, Solingen, situated adjacent to a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M7 6 for the same manufacturer. The