Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Transitional Example, by Lauterjung & Co. Auction 27th Infantry Battalion was discharged

27th Infantry Battalion was discharged as "being physically unfit for further service" on January 17

Additional awards are indicated by a bronze oak leaf mounted to the ribbon

a fine-quality example for a notable veteran with distinctions from both of the Nationalists’ Axis allies in extremely fine condition

obverse center featuring an enamelled white Polish coat of arms with a crowned eagle on a red enamelled background

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Transitional Example, by Lauterjung & Co. Auction 27th Infantry Battalion was discharged(HJ Fahrtenmesser). An HJ members knife, measuring 26 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. Acid etched onto the obverse of the blade is an inscription of BLUT UND EHRE! (BLOOD AND HONOUR! in cursive script. The reverse is maker marked with the classic TIGER logo of Lauterjung & Co., Solingen, with