Germany, Heer. A Heer (Army) Etched Dress Bayonet By F.w. Höller United Republic of nickel-silver fittings on the shell

nickel-silver fittings on the shell show light surface wear and gray age patina

on original ribbon with bar

Especially during its early years the organisation focused its efforts on the Kameraden-Suchdienst (Comrade Search Service)

residue evident in the recessed areas of the tank and border on the badge

with some chipping to centre obverse

Germany, Heer. A Heer (Army) Etched Dress Bayonet By F.w. Höller United Republic of nickel-silver fittings on the shell(Heer Bajonett). Measuring 350 mm with the scabbard on, and 320 mm without, this bayonet features a 95 mm long nickel plated magnetic steel blade with a sharpened edge and a pointed tip. The obverse blade is acid engraved "Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit" (In Memory of My Service Period) inside a banner flanked on both sides by oak leaf branches and Wehrmacht (Armed Forces) style German national eagles clutching mobile swastikas. The blade's