Original German WWII Police Officer Dress Sword Degen by ALCOSO Holsters & Cases the towns and roads were

the towns and roads were not nearly as well lit as they are today

The long blade 16” M1 Garand/Springfield is one of the most desirable of all US bayonets and today the collectors market has made an original very expensive and hard to come by

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The squadron was elevated to an Air Base Group (ABG) on 28 January 1950

Small brass Regimental Helmet Plate/badge and graduated brass chin scales often indicating the use of a bugler

Original German WWII Police Officer Dress Sword Degen by ALCOSO Holsters & Cases the towns and roads wereOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine vintage World War Two German Police Officer's Degen made by Alcoso of Solingen. The sword has seen use and the nickel plating on the fitting has worn away revealing the original brass. The pommel cap has excellent serrations and no sign of improper removal. The "D" guard is in wonderful condition, ending in the the usual teardrop quillon. The ferrule is crisp, decorated with six standing oak leaves