Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, by Anton Wingen, Jr.

(HJ Fahrtenmesser). A well-preserved HJ member’s knife, measuring 26 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 14.5 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 of the blade is stamped with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code of “M7/51” for Anton Wingen, Jr., Solingen, and a manufacture date of “1937”. The blade sits securely within a one-piece, nickel-plated, magnetic steel hilt with a hooked quillon and pommel. Two pieces of pebbled black bakelite compose the handle grip, and are secured in place with dual non-magnetic metal rivets. Inset into the obverse of the handle grip is an enameled HJ insignia. The knife is accompanied by its period original scabbard, constructed of a black-painted magnetic metal shaft. Riveted to the reverse of the shaft is a black leather strap with a functional metal snap button to fasten the dagger in place, set through a loop for belt suspension. Minor issues consistent with age and wear are evident, and include some tarnishing of the blade, minor loss of finish to the nickel-plated features, and some scratching to the scabbard paint. The knife is in a near extremely fine condition.