Germany, Heer. A Commemorative Service Bayonet, with Infanterie-Regiment 79 Dedication, by Anton Wingen Jr. Auction on reorganization of the establishment

on reorganization of the establishment on May 21

weighing 44

7 mm (w) x 55 mm (h)

He was named a Member of the Order of Canada (CM) in 1989 and was a recipient of the Yukon Territory's Order of Polaris

82 mm (w) x 42

Germany, Heer. A Commemorative Service Bayonet, with Infanterie-Regiment 79 Dedication, by Anton Wingen Jr. Auction on reorganization of the establishment(Heer Erinnerungs Bajonett). A rare and well preserved Heer commemorative service bayonet, measuring 40 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 25 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to both the tip and lower edge. A wide fuller runs the majority of the length of the top edge of each side of the blade. The obverse bears an acid etched inscription of ZUR ERINNERUNG AN MEINE