Germany, Hj. A Schloß Burg (Castle Burg) 800-Year Anniversary Custom Hj Knife By E. & F. Hörster Auction oxidation present

oxidation present

worn by officials at the Games

1918 during the Battle of the Drocourt-Quéant Line

Measuring between 85x62mm and 131x183mm

HELFFRICH / 802"" on the reverse

Germany, Hj. A Schloß Burg (Castle Burg) 800-Year Anniversary Custom Hj Knife By E. & F. Hörster Auction oxidation present(HJ Schlo Burg Jubilum Fahrtenmesser). This is an extremely unique and well preserved example of a customized HJ knife, issued to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the founding of Schlo Burg (Castle Burg), Solingen, on 17 September 1933. The Damascus blade measures 25 mm (w) x 140 mm (l) and is constructed of magnetic metal, richly detailed on both the obverse and reverse with etched patterns. The obverse is inscribed in gilt letting 800 Jahre