and manufacturer codes “65/37”
Klasse” and “Nur von dem Beliehenen zu öffnen” (Only to be opened by the recipient) and dated “16
he was in air combat on four occasions in the Summer of 1942
the obverse bearing a central inscription of “FÜR HERVORRAGENDE VERDIENST” (“FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE”)
Germany, Hj. A Member’s Knife, By Anton Wingen, Jr. Newly Listed and manufacturer codes “65/37”(HJ Fahrtenmesser). A well preserved HJ members knife, measuring 25 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 13. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and lower edge. The blade is plain with the exception of a makers mark on the reverse reading A. W. JR., SOLINGEN for the firm of Anton Wingen, Jr., circumscribing the companys knight logo. The blade sits securely within a one piece, nickel plated,