The blade sits securely within a one-piece nickel-plated hilt with a hooked quillon and insertion slot retaining a functional spring catch with functional push-button release
This was achieved after winning the Franco-Prussian War of 1870/71 against France
Footnote: Although mention of the Condor Legion always brings its flying units to mind
Great Britain: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Coronation Commemorative Medal 1937 (bronze
the 2nd Pioneer Battalion had been re-designated as the Canadian Engineers as of March 10
Germany. A Mixed Lot Of Insignia And Accessories Hold The blade sits securely within(Insignien und Zubehr). A mixed lot of 14 insignia and accessories, including a Second World War Wehrmacht trench art cigarette case, constructed of a magnetic metal shell, the lid bearing a raised sword and Stahlhelm above an inscription of WESTFRONT, the interior with a wooden liner, unmarked, measuring 85 mm (w) x 78 mm (l) x 34 mm (h), with some oxidation evident in addition to loosening of some of the wood planks, in very fine condition; a Heer