Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Transitional Example, by Carl Eickhorn Auction maker marked "IMS" inside three

maker marked "IMS" inside three conjoined circles (John Marshall Spink) and marked "STERLg SILVER" on the reverse

they took to the offensive around 1300 hours with regimental strength with the support of 13 Assault Gun style T34s

(HJ Leistungsabzeichen in Silber

a Department of National Defence Militia Service Letter (dated July 11

Completing the exterior features is a protruding visor constructed of identical field-grey cloth

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Transitional Example, by Carl Eickhorn Auction maker marked "IMS" inside three(HJ Fahrtenmesser). A transitional 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 which retains factory original sharpening to both the tip and lower edge. Acid etched onto the obverse is an inscription of BLUT UND EHRE! (BLOOD AND HONOUR!) in cursive script. The reverse bears a makers mark EICKHORN, SOLINGEN, situated beneath the firms classic