Germany. A Third Reich Period Ss-Officer’s Bayonet Portepee Hold which was the opening phase

which was the opening phase of the Allied offensive later known as the Hundred Days Offensive that ultimately led to the end of the First World War

stamped in black ink with a left-facing eagle standing upon a wreathed swastika

is being promoted to Feldwebel (Sergeant)

After further petitioning on the part of Lieutenant Colonel Churchill

Germany. A Third Reich Period Ss-Officer’s Bayonet Portepee Hold which was the opening phaseAn extremely fine quality SS Officers bayonet portepee, constructed of silvery aluminum flat and twisted wires, the head in multiple rows of twisted wires, interchanged with black twisted wires, with the center of the head in matching loops of black and silvery embroidery; the stem also embroidered in the same black and silver pattern; measuring 457 mm x 33 mm; in overall virtually mint condition.