Landesschützen Bataillon 605 Dedicated Long Bayonet Hold Second Class consists of breast

Second Class consists of breast star only

the US Liberty ship John Harvey carrying a secret cargo of WWI type mustard bombs

slight contact marks on cross

reporting on a motor race held at the Brookland race circuit entitled "Captain Geach's Narrow Escape" describes the accident: "A most successful meeting at Brooklands on Saturday came near to being marred by tragedy

Interesting grouping with further research possibilities of a brave and several times decorated Officer of the Fallschirmjäger

Landesschützen Bataillon 605 Dedicated Long Bayonet Hold Second Class consists of breastLandesschtzen Bataillon 605 Dedicated Long Bayonet Nickel plated hilt fittings show heavy use, and some damage (probably due to poor storage); stag grip plates are in good condition, with no cracks or chips. Plated blade is shiny and bright, and grades very fine plus; it is engraved on one side "Zur Errinerung an die 2. kp. B. 605"; blade is further marked, with maker's logo of E. & F. Hrster Solingen (sword within "H" double oval trade mark);