Germany, HJ. A Commemorative Dress Bayonet, by Klittermann & Moog Auction evidence of chipping on red

evidence of chipping on red enamel

engraved "RUSSELL BROADNIX" in capitals on the reverse

the reverse inscribed “VERDIENST IM KRIEGE” (German - Merit in War)

106 mm x 146 mm each)

Germany, HJ. A Commemorative Dress Bayonet, by Klittermann & Moog Auction evidence of chipping on red(HJ Bajonett). An unusual and well preserved HJ commemorative dress bayonet, measuring 35 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 20. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to both the top and lower edge. A wide fuller runs the majority of the length of the top edge of each side of the blade. The reverse ricasso bears a makers mark of KLITTERMANN & MOOG G. M. B. H., HAAN B.