Germany, Heer. A "In Memory Of My Service" Etched Bayonet By E. & F. Horster & Co Gmbh, Solingen Hold red wool chevron sewn on

red wool chevron sewn on navy blue rectangular field

maker marked “Castelli Cerosa S

overlaid by a hand clutching a sword

two portraits of Hofmann (175x237mm

marked on reverse Ges

Germany, Heer. A "In Memory Of My Service" Etched Bayonet By E. & F. Horster & Co Gmbh, Solingen Hold red wool chevron sewn onMeasuring 350 mm in length with the scabbard on, this dagger features a 194 mm long nickel plated steel blade, magnetic, with a sharp edge, remaining bright and crisp, and having a semi sharp tip. It is etched with a ribbon banner inscribed "Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit" (In Memory of my Service Period) flanked by oak leaves on either side, with an Army eagle at the far left of the banner and fullers on both sides. The blade's ricasso is maker