Germany, Imperial. An Ersatz Combat Bayonet, C.1918 GTRexclude when swung over the left

when swung over the left shoulder

A circular badge constructed of bronze and enamels

with fasces on all four sides of the tablet

STAATSMÜNE” for the official Prussian Mint

After serving six months with the Canadian Forestry Corps

Germany, Imperial. An Ersatz Combat Bayonet, C.1918 GTRexclude when swung over the left(Bajonett). A well preserved ersatz (substitute) combat bayonet, measuring 46 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 31. 5 cm long polished magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and lower edge. The blade sits securely within a one piece magnetic metal hilt with an open top muzzle guide and hollow insertion slot with a functional push button spring release. The reverse of the muzzle guide bears a stamped letter W topped