1918 (as per instructions of a Medical Board Captain
each constructed of green wool with a buckram core
the exterior of the shell demonstrates scratching and fatigue to the paint consistent with field use and possible attempts to camouflage
Of excellent British manufacture in White Gold of 18kt (marked)
along with being maker marked ""A
Germany, Heer. A Dress Bayonet, with RFV Dedication, by Carl Eickhorn GTRexclude 1918 (as per instructions of(Heer Bajonett). A Heer dress bayonet, measuring 41 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 26 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to the tip and lower edge. A wide fuller runs the majority of the length of each side of the blade. The reverse ricasso bears a makers mark of CARL EICKHORN, SOLINGEN, circumscribing the firms classic squirrel logo. The blade sits securely within