Germany, Hj. A Member’s Knife Archive and red tri-colour shield

and red tri-colour shield

with light glue remains on the reverse of the ribbon from previous collector mounting

wrapped in maroon leather with gilt embossed M

1875 and was one of the oldest graduates of the Naval Academy

Germany, Hj. A Member’s Knife Archive and red tri-colour shield(HJ Fahrtenmesser). An HJ members knife, measuring 25. 5 cm in length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 14 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and lower edge. Acid etched onto the obverse of the blade is an inscription of BLUT UND EHRE! (BLOOD AND HONOUR!). It sits securely within a one piece, nickel plated, magnetic steel hilt with a hooked quillon and intact black leather buffer pad. The handle grip is