Germany, Heer. A Heer Commemorative Bayonet By Lauterjung & Co. Auction Archive silvering on eagle nearly completely

silvering on eagle nearly completely gone

marked "G-23" on the pinback

Although a Retired Officer

one with a black rayon backer

chipping and crazing evident in the white enamels on the centrepiece ring on the reverse of the Order of Police Merit

Germany, Heer. A Heer Commemorative Bayonet By Lauterjung & Co. Auction Archive silvering on eagle nearly completely(Heer Bajonett). An extremely well preserved Heer commemorative bayonet, measuring 405 mmm when inserted into the scabbard. The blade, constructed of nickel plated magnetic metal, measures 255 mm in length and features a richly detailed, acid etched Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by oak leaves and stylized mobile swastikas. The eagle is flanked by an inscription of ZUR ERINNERUNG AN MEINE DIENSTZEIT (IN MEMORY OF MY