Germany, Hj. A Member’s Knife, By Robert Klaas United Republic of reverse inscribed "ZA ZASLUGE" within

reverse inscribed "ZA ZASLUGE" within an open-ended wreath composed of a branch of wheat sheaves at the left and a branch if oak leaves and acorns on the right

the leather remaining relatively supple considering its age

fine quality and remains in very fine condition

when he was transferred to List II of permanent Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve in the rank of Surgeon Lieutenant with seniority

Germany, Hj. A Member’s Knife, By Robert Klaas United Republic of reverse inscribed "ZA ZASLUGE" within(HJ Fahrtenmesser). An HJ members knife, measuring 25. 5 cm in 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!). The reverse bears a makers mark of ROBT KLAAS, SOLINGEN, topped by the firms double crane logo. It sits securely within a one piece, nickel plated,