Germany, Imperial. An Ersatz Combat Bayonet, C.1918 Auction with an inseam of 340

with an inseam of 340 mm and an overall length of 1040 mm

with the script "Hermann G

the obverse consisting of a shield bearing raised crossed swords on top of a plane

scattered gilt wear on the medal

silvering loss evident with some chipping

Germany, Imperial. An Ersatz Combat Bayonet, C.1918 Auction with an inseam of 340(Bajonett). A well preserved ersatz (substitute) combat bayonet, measuring 46 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 31. 5 cm long polished magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and lower edge. The blade sits securely within a one piece magnetic metal hilt with an open top muzzle guide and hollow insertion slot with a functional push button spring release. The reverse of the muzzle guide bears a stamped letter W topped