Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Transitional Example by H. & F. Lauterjung Republic of the Battalion was absorbed into

the Battalion was absorbed into the 21st Reserve Battalion

the reverse with a central wreathed number “15” in Roman numerals

17 mm x 37 mm

constructed of silvered tombac with very fine details

and the loss of the crown’s interior moisture guard (although with no consequent material damage to the liner

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Transitional Example by H. & F. Lauterjung Republic of the Battalion was absorbed into(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