Germany, Imperial. An Ersatz Combat Bayonet, C.1918 Newly Listed Elgin Regiment in St

Elgin Regiment in St

Also referred to as the “Homage of the Empire Medal”

Dated to August 8

The US issued stamps in three denominations: 65¢ (C-13: 1

marked "R" on the reverse

Germany, Imperial. An Ersatz Combat Bayonet, C.1918 Newly Listed Elgin Regiment in St(Bajonett). A well preserved ersatz (substitute) combat bayonet, measuring 46 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 31. 5 cm long polished magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and lower edge. The blade sits securely within a one piece magnetic metal hilt with an open top muzzle guide and hollow insertion slot with a functional push button spring release. The reverse of the muzzle guide bears a stamped letter W topped