Germany, Hj. A Rare Member’s Knife, By C. Gustav Spitzer Newly Listed but the end is certain

but the end is certain

George slaying the dragon

Its festival day is February 3 (New Style

Footnote: Jessye Mae Norman was an American opera singer and recitalist

was awarded this decoration in respect of the following services

Germany, Hj. A Rare Member’s Knife, By C. Gustav Spitzer Newly Listed but the end is certain(HJ Fahrtenmesser). A rare 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 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!), which has lost most of its colour and depth, remaining only faintly visible. The reverse ricasso bears a makers mark of C. GUSTAV SPITZER,