At the Raleigh Militaria show today I spotted what you usually see about 500 times per show: An HJ lapel pin with cracked enamel .... or so I thought.

Turning it over, I find it is an un-used diamond for an HJ knife !!

Another view

I have had these described to me and once Ron Weinand drew me a great picture, but I never expected to see an un-used one intact.

Dave

IMO that's a hat badge rather than an HJ knife insert. The insert prongs are much thinner.

I agree with Houston - definately a hat badge as the prongs are far too thick to be a knife diamond. I'll try and find a pic of a knife diamond - I know I have some somewhere.

Also, a knife diamond with prongs this thick, and poorly fitted, would not demonstrate a 'springy' feel when pressed.

Regards

Russ

Here are some knife diamonds showing the thickness and shape of the prongs. Pic courtesy of DD Harris.

Regards

Russ

I agree with Houston & Russ definetly a hj hat badge with this type of prong assembly...........Regards Scott.

Hi Scott! I found this one in an internet auction, I paid 20€ for it and think is a real knife diamond. Best regards

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Nacho you done really well there for 20euro , its definetly 100% period hj knife daimond.....Cheers Scott.

Darn. Thought I found something. I'll give it back to the dealer this week. What is it worth in that condition ?

Dave

Dave you might get $30 for it in this condition....Regards Scott.