Germany, Imperial. An M1871 Seitengewehr Bayonet, By A & A Schnitzler Of Solingen, Manufactured In 1875 Auction Archive citizens of other countries could

citizens of other countries could also be awarded the order

Violet felt washer shows wear

61st Cavalry Division

as well as persons from the civilian population who took part in the defence of the North

signing his Officer's Declaration Paper with No

Germany, Imperial. An M1871 Seitengewehr Bayonet, By A & A Schnitzler Of Solingen, Manufactured In 1875 Auction Archive citizens of other countries couldThis bayonet features a 465 mm long steel blade, magnetic, incorporating a semi sharp blade and a dull tip, the fuller running two thirds of the length of the bayonet on both sides, with two sets of marks appearing on the spine beside the crossguard: marked with a "W" surmounted by a crown (Kaiser Wilhelm I of Imperial Germany), with "75" (1875) below the monogram and marked with a Gothic script "W" surmounted by a crown (Kaiser Wilhelm I of Prussia),