Germany. An Hj Knife By Robert Herder & Co. Gmbh Of Solingen Auction A First War German Imperial

A First War German Imperial 40th Regiment Shoulder Board - This five-sided shoulder board has a blue wool upper with a red embroidered number "40"

An honour cross belonging to a member of the FKB (Frontkriegerbund/Front Fighter’s (Veteran’s) League)

Three hooks for the three strap mask are fitted and were standard

the M1917 helmet had a heavier sandpaper texture than the British Mark I

Germany. An Hj Knife By Robert Herder & Co. Gmbh Of Solingen Auction A First War German ImperialAn example of a third reich period HJ Fahrtenmesser, measuring 253 mm with the scabbard on, featuring a 135 mm long brushed (magnetic) steel blade, with a sharpened edge and a slightly dinged tip. The blade is etched Blut und Ehre (Blood and Honour) on the obverse, and features the stylized maker mark of Robert Herder & Co. GmbH of Solingen on the reverse ricasso. It is ordained with scratches and light dings from use, as well as light to moderate