Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Transitional Example by H. & F. Lauterjung Republic of he met and later married

he met and later married Lois Button of Tacoma

the obverse medallion featuring a red enamelled cross on white enamel field

constructed of silvered tombac with very fine details

17 mm x 37 mm

Bronze cross bearing the coat of arms of the Air Force

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Transitional Example by H. & F. Lauterjung Republic of he met and later married(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 which retains some factory original sharpening to both the tip and lower edge. The reverse bears transitional makers marks in the form of the logo of H. & F. Lauterjung, Solingen, situated adjacent to a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M7 6 for the same manufacturer. The