Germany, Heer. A Dress Bayonet, Staghorn Grip Version, by Gustav Spitzer Auction Archive and a wreathed enameled German

and a wreathed enameled German Imperial coat of arms in the centre

a unique example in extremely fine condition

Many countries around the world participated in it

it was proven that this set was an award designed and created by a French literary social after being inspired by the history of the Indian Moghul Empire

The throat has a functional spring catch to firmly hold the knife in place during storage

Germany, Heer. A Dress Bayonet, Staghorn Grip Version, by Gustav Spitzer Auction Archive and a wreathed enameled German(Heer Bajonett). An extremely well preserved Heer dress bayonet, measuring 35 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 20 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to both the tip and lower edge. A wide fuller runs the majority of the length of the upper edge of each side. The reverse ricasso bears a makers mark of GUSTAV SPITZER, SOLINGEN, circumscribing the firms classic lion