Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Transitional Example, by Arthur Schüttelhöfer Auction engraved ""MAJOR G

engraved ""MAJOR G

measuring 175 mm (w) x 250 mm (l) x 34 mm (h)

An unusual medal bar for a Second World War combatant featuring three decorations

until well into western China

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Transitional Example, by Arthur Schüttelhöfer Auction engraved ""MAJOR G(HJ Fahrtenmesser). An HJ members knife, measuring 26 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 26 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains some factory original sharpening to both the tip and lower edge. Acid etched onto the obverse of the blade is an inscription of BLUT UND EHRE! (BLOOD AND HONOUR!). The reverse bears a makers mark of A. SCHTTELHFER, SOLINGEN WALD for the firm of Arthur Schttelhfer, flanked