Germany, Imperial. A Husaren-Regiment König Wilhelm I Nr 7. Officer’s M89 Sword Newly Listed the underside of the visor

the underside of the visor in fern green vinyl

the reverse with a depiction of a pigeon flying over a seascape circumscribed by inscription FÜR VERDIENSTE UM DAS MARINE-BRIEFTAUBENWESEN (FOR SERVICE TO NAVAL MESSENGER PIGEONS)

Goodwin's own handwriting in the prescription area

Translation of the reason for the award states: Erwin Hemmann: Determined personal commitment under heavy enemy fire during the mission in the spring of 1943 in Montenegro

Footnote: James M

Germany, Imperial. A Husaren-Regiment König Wilhelm I Nr 7. Officer’s M89 Sword Newly Listed the underside of the visor(Husaren Regiment Knig Wilhelm I. Nr. 7 Offiziersdegen M89). A well preserved M89 pattern commemorative sword, measuring 93. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 77. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and with a fuller running the majority of the length of each side. The lower third of the obverse features a blackened banner bearing a raised inscription of HUS. REGT. KNIG WILHELM I. (1.