Germany, Heer. A Service Bayonet, By Carl Eickhorn Hold measuring 104 mm (w) x

measuring 104 mm (w) x 56 mm (h)

the reverse with a raised and finely-detailed depiction of soldiers advancing over grassy ground

the centrepiece retaining its magnetic metal backplate

the obverse with a studio mark of “PHOTO HOFFMANN

Germany, Heer. A Service Bayonet, By Carl Eickhorn Hold measuring 104 mm (w) x(Heer Bajonett). A well preserved Heer commemorative service bayonet, measuring 35 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 20 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and lower edge. A narrow fullers runs the majority of the length of each side of the top edge. Acid etched onto the obverse of the blade is a stylized banner bearing an inscription of ZUR ERINNERUNG AN MEINE DIENSTZEIT (IN MEMORY OF MY