Germany. A Third Reich Period Ss-Officer’s Bayonet Portepee Hold which was the opening phase

which was the opening phase of the Allied offensive later known as the Hundred Days Offensive that ultimately led to the end of the First World War

one Two Reichsmark German stamp

Footnote: Any person not being a Member of the Venerable Order of St John

on loop for suspension - appears to have been marked

is being promoted to Feldwebel (Sergeant)

Germany. A Third Reich Period Ss-Officer’s Bayonet Portepee Hold which was the opening phaseAn extremely fine quality SS Officers bayonet portepee, constructed of silvery aluminum flat and twisted wires, the head in multiple rows of twisted wires, interchanged with black twisted wires, with the center of the head in matching loops of black and silvery embroidery; the stem also embroidered in the same black and silver pattern; measuring 457 mm x 33 mm; in overall virtually mint condition.