A Heer "In Memory Of My Service" Etched Bayonet By Carl Eickhorn, Solingen Archive mounted to a bronze gilt

mounted to a bronze gilt cross with black enamelled arms

and in overall near mint condition

maker marked "ARSA" and marked "WASSERDICHT" (watertight) and "STOSSGESICHERT" (shock resistant) on the black face

43mm (x 64mm inclusive of hinged wreath)

The second document is signed in blue ink by Major and Wing Commander Joachim Blechschmidt (1912–1943)

A Heer "In Memory Of My Service" Etched Bayonet By Carl Eickhorn, Solingen Archive mounted to a bronze giltThis fine bayonet features a 200 mm long nickel plated steel blade, magnetic, with a dull edge, remaining bright and crisp, with fullers on both sides, a diamond shaped end and having a very sharp tip. The obverse is acid etched with a flowing ribbon banner inscribed "Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit" (In Memory of My Service) surrounded by oak leaves, with Wehrmacht eagles at either end. It retains its crossgraining, in addition to mild scratches