AUCTION 29: MILITARY ORDERS, DECORATIONS, ARMS AND ARMOR

Lot 215:

A GERMAN NAVAL CADET BAYONET DAGGER, M 1872

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Start price: $700

Estimated price: $1,000 - $1,300

Buyer's premium: 27%

Sales Tax: On buyer's premium only

A rare Applicanten (cadet) Bayonet was issued to apprentices of NCO rank who were in training for administrative and technical assignments. Brass hilt with crossguard bearing finely detailed Imperial crown. The clamshell with finely decorated with anchor and the back clamshell is equipped with spring-loaded hinges and can be opened and closed. Leather scabbard with brass mounts. A double-edged blade with two fullers on each side is stamped with a WKC knight trademark. The original green felt blade washer is in place, showing some age but still intact.

Dimensions: L: 19 in., (48 cm.)