Germany, Hj. A Member’s Knife, By Anton Wingen, Jr. Archive 55 mm (w) x 58

55 mm (w) x 58

A Scarce Balloon Pilots DLV Badge - Silver flat metal embroidery on gray wool backing

Award of the decoration was discontinued in the United Kingdom when it was superseded by the Territorial Decoration in 1908

the ends of which overlap on the front

The side of the shaft features a downward-pointing hook for the accommodation of an optional frog

Germany, Hj. A Member’s Knife, By Anton Wingen, Jr. Archive 55 mm (w) x 58(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,