Germany, Imperial. A First War Bracelet Archive The fittings on the scabbard

The fittings on the scabbard are also in matte finished brass

Footnote: James Murray Stroud was born in Hamilton

along with six civilian secretaries

E” (presumably the initials of the original owner) carved into the reverse of the grip

directly below the eagle

Germany, Imperial. A First War Bracelet Archive The fittings on the scabbard(Erster Weltkrieg Armband). Constructed of gilded magnetic metal, the exterior with a black enameled Iron Cross flanked by dates 19 (missing the 14) and 1915, opening with a functional snap button release and catch chain, the interior with an etched inscription of WEIHNACHTEN 1915 (CHRISTMAS 1915), the interior diameter measuring 50 mm (w) x 60 mm (l), in better than very fine condition.