magnetic steel blade which retains factory-original sharpening to both the tip and throat
maker marked “Karl Pöllath
His assigned regimental number was "5736" but was issued "16" for the South African expedition
the other placed at the opposite end end near the blade
within blue enameled ring inscribed “IM DIENSTE DER ZUKUNFT UNSERES VOLKES” (“IN SERVICE FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR PEOPLE”)
Canada, CEF. A First War Lot to Pte. S Elford, 24th Battalion, Died of Wounds 1916 Auction magnetic steel blade which retainsA British War Medal, in silver, full size, rim officially impressed 141418 PTE. S. ELFORD. 24 CAN. INF., bright, very fine. A Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, full size, rim officially impressed 141418 PTE. S. ELFORD. 24 CAN. INF., minor wear and scratches, very fine. A Memorial Cross, in silver, full size, reverse engraved 141418 PTE. S. ELFORD, marked STERLING on reverse, fitted with a horizontal pin on the reverse, loss of silver finish, accompanied