Switzerland. A Bayonet Frog, By A. Ruttimann, C. 1935 certificate_of_authenticity the visor incorporating a stiffener

the visor incorporating a stiffener

Commander - In silver gilt

Badge in fire gilded bronze

U-552 had fired an additional two torpedoes to ensure the ship's sinking which had struck together three minutes after the first

including a National Socialist War Victims Care (NSKOV) badge

Switzerland. A Bayonet Frog, By A. Ruttimann, C. 1935 certificate_of_authenticity the visor incorporating a stiffenerConstructed of multi piece pressed black leather, consisting of a backer rolled into a belt loop and secured in place with heavy hand stitching, the front bearing a separate channel of identical construction for the insertion of a bayonet scabbard, the reverse bearing an embossed makers mark of AU DPART A. RUTTIMANN, LAUSANNE, measuring 80 mm (w) x 195 mm (h), with age appropriate material fatigue evident to the leather, in overall very fine condition.