Germany, Wehrmacht. An Etched Dress Bayonet, By Carl Eickhorn GTRexclude wrapped around a central green

wrapped around a central green cord

(Reichluftschutzbund Splitterschutzbrille)

typical miniature star circa 1900

embossed gold stamped with the "HAWKES & Co

the obverse with a central black enameled medallion bearing a gilt silver crowned cipher of King Ludwig III within a white enameled border in the form of a buckled belt with silver gilt letters reading “MERENTI” (Latin - Merit)

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Etched Dress Bayonet, By Carl Eickhorn GTRexclude wrapped around a central green(Heer Bajonett). A well preserved Wehrmacht commemorative dress bayonet, measuring 350 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 200 mm long polished magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and lower edge, with a fuller running approximately two thirds the length of each side. Acid etched onto the obverse of the blade is an acid etched stylized banner bearing an inscription of ZUR ERINNERUNG AN MEINE DIENSTZEIT (IN MEMORY OF