A Heer "In Memory Of My Service" Etched Bayonet By Carl Eickhorn, Solingen Archive Tank Badge - Bronze Grade

Tank Badge - Bronze Grade by

which he had previously enlisted with on March 27

43mm (x 64mm inclusive of hinged wreath)

maker marked "ARSA" and marked "WASSERDICHT" (watertight) and "STOSSGESICHERT" (shock resistant) on the black face

and in overall near mint condition

A Heer "In Memory Of My Service" Etched Bayonet By Carl Eickhorn, Solingen Archive Tank Badge - Bronze GradeThis fine bayonet features a 200 mm long nickel plated steel blade, magnetic, with a dull edge, remaining bright and crisp, with fullers on both sides, a diamond shaped end and having a very sharp tip. The obverse is acid etched with a flowing ribbon banner inscribed "Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit" (In Memory of My Service) surrounded by oak leaves, with Wehrmacht eagles at either end. It retains its crossgraining, in addition to mild scratches