Germany, Ordnungspolizei. An Early Police Dress Bayonet, Unit-Marked Long Version, By Paul Weyersberg & Co. Auction Archive inscribed in Italian "Comitato Centrale

inscribed in Italian "Comitato Centrale Anno Santo 1950" (Central Committee Holy Year 1950) on the white satin inside lid

In 1943 the ship was anchored in Augusta in a state unfit for service

two clasps (ATJEH 1875-1896

measuring 68 mm (w) x 52 mm (l) x 22 mm (h)

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. An Early Police Dress Bayonet, Unit-Marked Long Version, By Paul Weyersberg & Co. Auction Archive inscribed in Italian "Comitato Centrale(Schutzpolizei Bajonett). An early and exceptionally well preserved Schutzpolizei (Municipal Police) dress bayonet, measuring 555 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 410 mm long polished magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and unspoiled edges, and with a fuller running the majority of the length of each side. Stamped onto the reverse ricasso is a makers mark of PAWECO for the firm of Paul Weyersberg & Co., Solingen.