Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Transitional Example, by Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie Archive A Cased RAD Long Service

A Cased RAD Long Service Award for Men

Appendix 3: Correspondence between KIng George V and Viscount Portman)

obverse illustrating the coat-of-arms of the town of Kandel flanked by oak leaf and acorn motifs on either side

inscribed "Wir greifen an" (We are Attacking) above

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Transitional Example, by Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie Archive A Cased RAD Long Service(HJ Fahrtenmesser). A well preserved 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 the lower edge. Acid etched onto the obverse is an inscription of BLUT UND EHRE! (BLOOD AND HONOUR!) in cursive script. The reverse bears transitional maker marks consisting of the classic knights helmet logo of the firm