Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Transitional Example, by Carl Eickhorn consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the reverse in postcard format

the reverse in postcard format and with a handwritten dedication to a friend

with a lightly textured black faux leather (leatherette) exterior

constructed of a lightweight wooden core with a red slightly textured faux leather exterior

with minor loss of finish and flecking of enamels evident

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Transitional Example, by Carl Eickhorn consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the reverse in postcard format(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