Inset into the reverse of the crossguard is a functional bush-button release connecting to a clip which emanates from the ricasso to release the scabbard lock
A mixed lot of 42 Imperial German Army shoulder straps and collar insignia
marked "L59" on reverse
the obverse depicting a triumphant soldier being crowned by the goddess of peace
on original triangular ribbon with sewn reverse
Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Awards for Military and Civil Service Hold Inset into the reverse of(Auszeichnungen). A mixed lot of awards, including: 1. A War Merit Medal, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing an inscription FR KRIEGSVERDIENST 1939 (FOR WAR MERIT 1939), unmarked, measuring 32. 21 mm in diameter, weighing 13. 2 grams, in near mint condition. 2. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class,