Germany, Imperial. An M1871 Seitengewehr Bayonet, By A & A Schnitzler Of Solingen, Manufactured In 1875 Auction exterior in simulated red leather

exterior in simulated red leather

A mid 20th Century sash ordered by Dr

29 with which he saw action in the Battle of Montdidier-Noyon in late April

the obverse is constructed of fine hand embroidered twisted silver aluminum bullion threadings forming the signature white metal cross pattée with a grey woven core replacing the blackened iron core

He died from a stroke in Rosenheim

Germany, Imperial. An M1871 Seitengewehr Bayonet, By A & A Schnitzler Of Solingen, Manufactured In 1875 Auction exterior in simulated red leatherThis bayonet features a 465 mm long steel blade, magnetic, incorporating a semi sharp blade and a dull tip, the fuller running two thirds of the length of the bayonet on both sides, with two sets of marks appearing on the spine beside the crossguard: marked with a "W" surmounted by a crown (Kaiser Wilhelm I of Imperial Germany), with "75" (1875) below the monogram and marked with a Gothic script "W" surmounted by a crown (Kaiser Wilhelm I of Prussia),