Germany, Hj. A Member’s Knife, By Hartkopf & Co. Auction in gilded zinc with the

in gilded zinc with the majority of the gilded finish remaining

dated on February 5

certificate for the Austrian Merit Cross in Silver with Crown

also with silver Croatian hallmarks on the pin

measuring 21 mm (w) x 40 mm (h)

Germany, Hj. A Member’s Knife, By Hartkopf & Co. Auction in gilded zinc with the(HJ Fahrtenmesser). A well preserved 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 with a sharpened tip and lower edge. Stamped onto the reverse of the blade is a makers mark of HARTKOPF & CO., SOLINGEN, flaked by the firms twin devil head logo. The blade sits securely within a one piece, nickel plated, magnetic metal hilt with a hooked quillon and