Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Transitional Example, by Carl Eickhorn Auction Archive Major of the Schutzpolizei Diez

Major of the Schutzpolizei Diez

a so-called Flak Helper

in January 1945

1896 and on December 5

SS-Freiwilligen-Grenadier-Division “Langemarck”)

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Transitional Example, by Carl Eickhorn Auction Archive Major of the Schutzpolizei Diez(HJ Fahrtenmesser). A transitional 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 which retains factory original sharpening to both the tip and lower edge. Acid etched onto the obverse is an inscription of BLUT UND EHRE! (BLOOD AND HONOUR!) in cursive script. The reverse bears a makers mark EICKHORN, SOLINGEN, situated beneath the firms classic