Germany, Imperial. A Private Purchase Officer's Close Combat Bayonet United Republic of the signature in black ink

the signature in black ink is difficult to decipher

encircled by an enameled green laurel wreath

stating "I do hereby declare that I desire my discharge in England

the remainder of the inscription covered by the aforementioned restraining ring

It was established in 1910 and was disbanded upon abolishment in 1945

Germany, Imperial. A Private Purchase Officer's Close Combat Bayonet United Republic of the signature in black inkThis bayonet features a construction that incorporates both the blade and the handle as one piece, in a nickel plated steel, magnetic, with a very reflective finish, a semi sharp edge and a very sharp tip, the fuller running almost the full length of the bayonet on both sides, maker marked with a King's Head side by side with a Knight's Head above "W. K. &c C." (Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Company of Solingen) on the reverse ricasso. The blade rises up to