Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Transitional Example by Hartkopf & Co. Hold contained within original

contained within original

as well as lions and swords between the arms of the cross

aboard trains and in boxcars

where it contained unique elements

Instituted on 7 October 1936

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Transitional Example by Hartkopf & Co. Hold contained within original(HJ Fahrtenmesser). A well preserved transitional HJ members knife, measuring 25 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. The reverse of the blade bears a makers mark of HARTKOPF & CO., SOLINGEN, flanked by the firms classic double devil logo. The ricasso is marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and