Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Transitional Example, by Arthur Schüttelhöfer Republic of horizontal pinback (previously replaced)

horizontal pinback (previously replaced)

on top of a mobile swastika and within a cog wheel

with evidence of re-attachment of the latter

on loop for suspension from an enameled hanger with a boutonniere-style attachment

at the age of 23

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Transitional Example, by Arthur Schüttelhöfer Republic of horizontal pinback (previously replaced)(HJ Fahrtenmesser). An HJ members knife, measuring 26 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 26 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!). The reverse bears a makers mark of A. SCHTTELHFER, SOLINGEN WALD for the firm of Arthur Schttelhfer, flanked