Germany, Luftwaffe. A Commemorative Service Bayonet, with Engraving, by Gustav Spitzer Auction Archive measuring 15 mm (w) x

measuring 15 mm (w) x 22

World War II Paratrooper Wing - In sterling silver

when he suffered a severe gun shot wound (shrapnel) to the chest and face on September 15

showing enamel repair and re-fastening of the left-most lower star on the obverse of the award

the lid lined in an off-white silk with a recessed medal bed

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Commemorative Service Bayonet, with Engraving, by Gustav Spitzer Auction Archive measuring 15 mm (w) x(Luftwaffe Bajonett). A well preserved Luftwaffe commemorative service bayonet, measuring 39 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. Wide fullers run the majority of the top edge of each side of the blade. Notably, the obverse bears an acid etched inscription of ZUR ERINNERUNG AN MEINE DIENSTZEIT (IN