Germany, Heer. A "In Memory Of My Service" Etched Bayonet By E. & F. Horster & Co Gmbh, Solingen Hold marked on reverse Ges

marked on reverse Ges

a Gauleiter Hans Schemm memorial badge

arriving at Dutch Harbor in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska on September 16

55 mm (w) x 61

Germany, Heer. A "In Memory Of My Service" Etched Bayonet By E. & F. Horster & Co Gmbh, Solingen Hold marked on reverse GesMeasuring 350 mm in length with the scabbard on, this dagger features a 194 mm long nickel plated steel blade, magnetic, with a sharp edge, remaining bright and crisp, and having a semi sharp tip. It is etched with a ribbon banner inscribed "Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit" (In Memory of my Service Period) flanked by oak leaves on either side, with an Army eagle at the far left of the banner and fullers on both sides. The blade's ricasso is maker