Landesschützen Bataillon 605 Dedicated Long Bayonet Hold It was later commuted to

It was later commuted to one week of detention only

original ribbon bow ribbon

awards mounted as originally worn Prussian style: Iron Cross Second Class 1914 (with original award document dated 1914)

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

later qualifying as a Flying Instructor at RAF College

Landesschützen Bataillon 605 Dedicated Long Bayonet Hold It was later commuted toLandesschtzen 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);