Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Dress Bayonet, Long Version, by Paul Weyersberg & Co. United Republic of for exemplary performance of special

for exemplary performance of special command tasks and other outstanding deeds committed in peacetime

and January 17

he suffered a second wound

In 1866 crossed swords were added to the grades conferred in recognition of military merit

insignia in bronze gilt with red and white enamels

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Dress Bayonet, Long Version, by Paul Weyersberg & Co. United Republic of for exemplary performance of special(Ordnungspolizei Bajonett). An extremely well preserved Ordnungspolizei dress bayonet, measuring 47 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 33. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to the tip and lower edge. A wide fuller runs the majority of the length of the top edge of each side, while the obverse ricasso is maker marked with the late period PAWECO logo of Paul Weyersberg