Germany, Ordnungspolizei. An Early Police Dress Bayonet, Unit-Marked Long Version, By Paul Weyersberg & Co. Auction Archive circumscribed by a wavy border

circumscribed by a wavy border in blue enamels

each constructed of cardboard-reinforced green wool and topped by interwoven silver aluminum wire cords

with two eyelets at the rear

Nothing is written on the reverse

founded in 1954 and was awarded to individuals and institutions for outstanding contributions to the state and society in various areas of life

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. An Early Police Dress Bayonet, Unit-Marked Long Version, By Paul Weyersberg & Co. Auction Archive circumscribed by a wavy border(Schutzpolizei Bajonett). An early and exceptionally well preserved Schutzpolizei (Municipal Police) dress bayonet, measuring 555 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 410 mm long polished magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and unspoiled edges, and with a fuller running the majority of the length of each side. Stamped onto the reverse ricasso is a makers mark of PAWECO for the firm of Paul Weyersberg & Co., Solingen.