Germany, Imperial. An M1898 Bayonet, by Simson & Co. Hold one is taken in a

one is taken in a studio setting

A grouping of Two Imperial German decorations

with an additional size tag of “56” applied to the back of the interior liner

the London Gazette reported on him being awarded the Military Cross

For soldiers serving in Russia: medal in tombac

Germany, Imperial. An M1898 Bayonet, by Simson & Co. Hold one is taken in a(Heer Bajonett M1898). An extremely well preserved M1898 bayonet, measuring 68 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 52. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains unspoiled factory original sharpening to the tip. A wide fuller runs the majority of the length of each side of the blade. Stamped onto the obverse ricasso is a makers mark of SIMSON & SO., SUHL. Otherwise unmarked, it sits securely within a