Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Transitional Example by Hartkopf & Co. Auction Archive the base retaining a maker’s

the base retaining a maker’s label reading “HAUPTMÜNZAMT WIEN”

Insignia in silver with red enamels

the Battalion was broken up and absorbed into the 73rd and 75 Infantry Battalions

14 Convalescent Depot at Trouville on November 19th

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Transitional Example by Hartkopf & Co. Auction Archive the base retaining a maker’s(HJ Fahrtenmesser). A well preserved transitional 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 which retains factory original sharpening to both the tip and lower edge. The reverse of the blade bears a makers mark of HARTKOPF & CO., SOLINGEN, flanked by the firms classic double devil logo. The ricasso is marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and