Germany, Hj. A Rare Member’s Knife, By C. Gustav Spitzer Newly Listed The actions taken at Fresnoy

The actions taken at Fresnoy were part of the defence of Vimy Ridge

91 mm (w) x 67

the middle band missing both its pins which allows the platform to come away from the body of the dirk when the knife is released

attached to a thick silver aluminum braid with a white rayon backer

Germany, Hj. A Rare Member’s Knife, By C. Gustav Spitzer Newly Listed The actions taken at Fresnoy(HJ Fahrtenmesser). A rare 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!), which has lost most of its colour and depth, remaining only faintly visible. The reverse ricasso bears a makers mark of C. GUSTAV SPITZER,