Germany, Hj. A Member’s Knife, By Heinrich Böker & Co. Auction Archive patterned after the Royal Air

patterned after the Royal Air Force type "B" helmet but without "Bennett" buckles

as part of the 2nd Flotilla in the Grand Fleet

to help those who were wounded in the Satsuma Rebellion earlier that year

71 mm (h - inclusive of suspension ring)

Germany, Hj. A Member’s Knife, By Heinrich Böker & Co. Auction Archive patterned after the Royal Air(HJ Fahrtenmesser). A HJ members knife, measuring 245 mm in total length. It features a 140 mm long magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and lower edge. Acid etched onto the obverse of the blade is a cursive inscription of BLUT UND EHRE! (BLOOD AND HONOUR!), while the reverse bears a makers mark of HEINR. BKER & CO., SOLINGEN, flanked by the firms tree logo. The blade sits securely within a one piece, nickel plated magnetic metal hilt with a