each opening with a stylized vertical flap with a reinforced buttonhole meeting a bakelite buttons
The reverse features two integral straps for belt attachment
/ Soudruhu Františku Šmatlákovi
the silvering on the medal has worn off due to age
on October 10th and returned to duty the same day
Germany, Hj. A Member’s Knife, By C.d. Schaaff certificate_of_authenticity each opening with a stylized(HJ Fahrtenmesser). An 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!). A transitional example, the reverse of the blade bears both a makers mark of C. D. SCHAAFF, SOLINGEN, flanked by the firms fisherman logo, and a