Germany, Luftwaffe. A Flying Troops Commemorative Bayonet, by Carl Eickhorn Hold 1 February 1945)

1 February 1945)

in slightly used condition

A rare commemorative stein belonging to a member of the security or administrative personnel of the infamous Stalag VII-A POW camp near Moosburg

a dark blue ribbon with hook and eye on reverse

6mm (h) on period ribbon

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Flying Troops Commemorative Bayonet, by Carl Eickhorn Hold 1 February 1945)(Fliegertruppe Bajonett). An interesting Luftwaffe Flying Troops commemorative bayonet, measuring 39. 5 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. The obverse bears an acid etched inscription of ZUR ERINNERUNG AN MEINE DIENSTZEIT BEI