Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Restored and Refurbished Province of China 1914-15 Star (42633 PTE

1914-15 Star (42633 PTE

hallmarked with a "J" on the loop

situated above a pillbox

dated to Munich on July 20

Footnote: William Thomas Charlton Hawkins was born on June 18

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Restored and Refurbished Province of China 1914-15 Star (42633 PTE(HJ Fahrtenmesser). An HJ members knife, measuring 25. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 14. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains 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). Otherwise unmarked, the blade sits securely within a nickel plated alloy hilt with a hooked quillon and