Landesschützen Bataillon 605 Dedicated Long Bayonet Hold the US Liberty ship John

the US Liberty ship John Harvey carrying a secret cargo of WWI type mustard bombs

Second Class consists of breast star only

slight contact marks on cross

later qualifying as a Flying Instructor at RAF College

George in 1919 and his Companion of the Order of the Bath in 1919

Landesschützen Bataillon 605 Dedicated Long Bayonet Hold the US Liberty ship JohnLandesschtzen Bataillon 605 Dedicated Long Bayonet Nickel plated hilt fittings show heavy use, and some damage (probably due to poor storage); stag grip plates are in good condition, with no cracks or chips. Plated blade is shiny and bright, and grades very fine plus; it is engraved on one side "Zur Errinerung an die 2. kp. B. 605"; blade is further marked, with maker's logo of E. & F. Hrster Solingen (sword within "H" double oval trade mark);