Germany, Imperial. An Ersatz Combat Bayonet, C.1918 Archive A Brazilian Order of Merit

A Brazilian Order of Merit for Defence

Also accompanied by a extensive and outstanding photo album of Blumes

measuring 18 mm (w) x 31 mm (h)

Measuring 102 mm (w) x 144 mm (h)

centre with white and black enamel and gilt bronze lettering

Germany, Imperial. An Ersatz Combat Bayonet, C.1918 Archive A Brazilian Order of Merit(Bajonett). A well preserved ersatz (substitute) combat bayonet, measuring 46 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 31. 5 cm long polished magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and lower edge. The blade sits securely within a one piece magnetic metal hilt with an open top muzzle guide and hollow insertion slot with a functional push button spring release. The reverse of the muzzle guide bears a stamped letter W topped