Germany, Heer. A Dress Bayonet, by E. & F. Hörster Hold constructed of a non-regulation light

constructed of a non-regulation light blue cotton-blended material

81mm (w) x 72

plain reverse with a vertical pinback and a functional hinge/catch assembly

An oval shaped oak leaf wreath in silvered zink

Germany, Heer. A Dress Bayonet, by E. & F. Hörster Hold constructed of a non-regulation light(Heer Bajonett). An extremely well preserved Heer dress bayonet, measuring 40 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 25 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and lower edge. A fuller runs the majority of the length of the upper edge of each side of the blade. The obverse ricasso bears a makers mark of E. U. F. HRSTER, SOLINGEN, circumscribing the firms monogram logo. It sits securely within a