Germany, Hj. A Rare Member’s Knife, By C. Gustav Spitzer Hold based on Orders instituted by

based on Orders instituted by King Eberhard IV Ludwig in 1702 and amended by King Friedrich I in 1807

machine embroidered national eagle in golden yellow threads

measuring 64 mm (w) x 81

initials "HI" scratched in place on the reverse

maker mark “J

Germany, Hj. A Rare Member’s Knife, By C. Gustav Spitzer Hold based on Orders instituted by(HJ Fahrtenmesser). A rare 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. Acid etched onto the obverse of the blade is an inscription of BLUT UND EHRE! (BLOOD AND HONOUR!), which has lost most of its colour and depth, remaining only faintly visible. The reverse ricasso bears a makers mark of C. GUSTAV SPITZER,