Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, by C.D. Schaaff visually-hidden and and is maker marked

and and is maker marked “NS64” below the left chin strap buckle (“NS” for Vereinigte Deutsche Nickelwerke

52 mm (w) x 17

each constructed of light blue wool with buckram cores

ranging in size from 60 mm (w) x 85 mm (h) to 65 mm (w) x 95 mm (h)

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, by C.D. Schaaff visually-hidden and and is maker marked(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 is an inscription of BLUT UND EHRE! (BLOOD AND HONOUR!). A transitional example, the reverse of the blade is maker marked C. D. SCHAAFF, SOLINGEN, flanked by the firms fisherman logo, in addition to a