The scabbard shows dark patina
those who made it across the fields and through the front door faced a barricade of tables and chairs from behind which a scything fire shot attackers to pieces
Captain Schmidt-Salzmann and Colonel von Kleist declared themselves ready to do it together with ten officers from the 3rd Battalion of the “Boeselager” unit which was still in the process of formation
There is a long navy blue wool tab at the buckle end which is attached at the rear by a hook and eye closure
still having 100% cross graining
A Soviet Order Of The October Revolution Newly Listed The scabbard shows dark patinaA Soviet Order of the October Revolution; Three piece construction, silver gilt and enamels, Monetny Dvor mint marked and number hand engraved "67204" on the reverse, 43. 5 mm x 43. 5 mm, lightly soiled and worn original ribbon, mounted to a five sided aluminum suspension with pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine.