Germany. A Third Reich Period Ss-Officer’s Bayonet Portepee United Republic of Von Reden fought a valiant

Von Reden fought a valiant rear-guard action and was wounded

although he always wore it with the medal's reverse displayed which depicted a sailor sitting on a gun

marked "G27" on the pinback)

maker marked "SCHWERIN BERLIN 68" on the reverse

01 mm (h - inclusive of integral ball)

Germany. A Third Reich Period Ss-Officer’s Bayonet Portepee United Republic of Von Reden fought a valiantAn extremely fine quality SS Officers bayonet portepee, constructed of silvery aluminum flat and twisted wires, the head in multiple rows of twisted wires, interchanged with black twisted wires, with the center of the head in matching loops of black and silvery embroidery; the stem also embroidered in the same black and silver pattern; measuring 457 mm x 33 mm; in overall virtually mint condition.