Germany, Luftwaffe. An Early Sword, By S.m.f. Solingen United Republic of Type I - Bronze gilt

Type I - Bronze gilt

circa 1915-17

stating that he has five years' previous service with the Victoria Rifles

Some 300 medals awarded

the obverse with a central inscription of “KRIEGER VERDIENST” (“WARRIOR MERIT”)

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Early Sword, By S.m.f. Solingen United Republic of Type I - Bronze giltAn early sword featuring a magnetic nickel plated steel blade with a unaltered edge and a sharp time. The blade exhibits minor horizontal contact throughout its length, in addition to the common runner marks from insertion and removal from the scabbard. The reverse bears the mark SMF SOLINGEN D. R. G. M. including its iconic seated figure with sword. Blue black Moroccan leather washer is remains intact. The fittings are silvered nickel, the crossguard