Germany, Hj. A Member’s Knife, By Robert Klaas Auction received from Canadian Section GMQ

received from Canadian Section GMQ 2nd Echelon 21 Army Group and dated November 28

The United Kingdom

and is plain with the exception of a maker’s mark near the reverse ricasso of “A

8th Reserve Battalion was discharged upon demobilization at Military District No

oval wreath

Germany, Hj. A Member’s Knife, By Robert Klaas Auction received from Canadian Section GMQ(HJ Fahrtenmesser). An HJ members knife, measuring 25. 5 cm in 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!). The reverse bears a makers mark of ROBT KLAAS, SOLINGEN, topped by the firms double crane logo. It sits securely within a one piece, nickel plated,