Germany, Hj. A Member’s Knife, By Gebrüder Gräfrath GTRexclude stamped in black ink “90”

stamped in black ink “90” on the underside of the belt at the right end

with examples constructed of magnetic metal and bronze with enamels

He enlisted in February 1855

then struck off strength to "R" Wing on August 18th

Germany, Hj. A Member’s Knife, By Gebrüder Gräfrath GTRexclude stamped in black ink “90”(HJ Fahrtenmesser). A HJ members knife, measuring 260 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 142 mm long 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!) in cursive script. The reverse of the blade is stamped with a makers mark of GEBR. GRFRATH, SOLINGEN, and as a transitional example, also bears a Reichszeugmeisterei