Germany, Imperial. A Model 1898 Bayonet, Long Version, by Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie Archive with a wreath of green

with a wreath of green enameled oak leaves in each quadrant as well as in each knee

Type II with Imperial Crown and Crossed Swords (1908-1944)

Footnote: Carl Davis Thompson was born on July 17

Accompanied by two Ribbon Bars (one with two ribbons: Bronze Star and Purple Heart

Germany, Imperial. A Model 1898 Bayonet, Long Version, by Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie Archive with a wreath of green(Bajonett M1898). A Heer (Army) Mode 1898 bayonet, measuring 67 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 53 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains sharpening to both the tip and lower edge. A fuller runs the majority of the length of the top edge of each side. The obverse ricasso is maker marked with the classic knights helmet logo of Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie, Solingen. The blade sits securely within a