Germany, Heer. A Commemorative Service Bayonet, Sawtooth Version, by F.W. Höller GTRexclude 18 March 1877"

18 March 1877"

the reverse with an etched name of “MARIA WILLY”

the obverse with a central medallion with raised initials “FJ” circumscribed by stylized motto of “VIRIBUS UNITIS” (“WITH UNITED FORCES”)

constructed of silver and grey rayon with a patchwork-style machine-embroidered pattern

scattered gilt wear on the centrepiece disk

Germany, Heer. A Commemorative Service Bayonet, Sawtooth Version, by F.W. Höller GTRexclude 18 March 1877"(Heer Extraseitengewehr mit Klingentzung). An unusual and well preserved Heer commemorative service bayonet, measuring 35 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 19. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to both the tip and lower edge. A narrow fuller runs the majority of the length of the upper edge of each side, which also features a serrated edge. Acid etched onto the