Stamps on subsequent pages indicate that Saalheimer was granted a visa to depart for the United Kingdom on 11 February 1939 and arrived in Southampton on 24 March 1939
The only contact to the blade appears to be from handling decades ago
being discharged from service on July 16
48th Highlanders insignia and type in red and white paint
Footnote: from the Estate-Collection of the Grand Duke of Baden
Prussia, Kingdom. A Prussian Medal Bar Auction Stamps on subsequent pages indicate(Preuischer Ordensschnalle). A Prussian medal bar featuring four decorations, including a General Honour Cross of 1900, constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patt, the obverse with a central gilt medallion bearing an inscription of VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT (SERVICE TO THE STATE) inside of a laurel wreath, the reverse with a central monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II, unmarked, measuring 40. 00 mm