Germany, Hj. A Member’s Knife, By Gustav Felix Hold both unmarked and measuring 42

both unmarked and measuring 42 mm (w) x 52 mm (l)

obverse exhibiting an enameled white four-armed cross in silver gilt

Third Period (1914-1918) (silver with red enamels

Seven incorporating gold-coloured bullion wire

Germany, Hj. A Member’s Knife, By Gustav Felix Hold both unmarked and measuring 42(HJ Fahrtenmesser). An 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 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!). The reverse ricasso bears a transitional makers mark consisting of a manufacturers logo reading G. FELIX, SOLINGEN, flanked by the firms GLORIAWERK