Prior to the exampled pictured here, I know of only one other etched dress bayonet in existence with the template pattern presented here.  In (my book) The Addendum, Tom Wittmann’s  Special Order Navy bayonet from Carl Eickhorn uses the same pattern shown here.  One of the differences between our two examples is that Tom Wittmann’s Navy is of the “short” variety while he example introduced here is the longer type offering more of the beautiful template pattern to be appreciated by the viewer.  See pictures.

The original owner Helmut Gidmann is introduced on the obverse “blued panel” using a font that closely resembles the Navy cousin and is in the same design.  A most attractive oak leaf and acorn template pattern can be seen before and after the “name” area.  See pictures.
After admiring the Staghorn Grip plates that fit perfectly to the Hilt area we can turn the bayonet to the reverse side, again revealing the oak leaf and acorn pattern leading up to, and away from, the blued area this time depicting an airplane in flight.*

An absolutely stunning example of a Special Order, Named, Blue Panel, Luftwaffe presentation.  A one of a kind etched bayonet to be sure.  For the advanced collector.

Comes with:
Black Scabbard Brown Frog
Troddel

Price: $12,500 + shipping (Domestic Shipping Only)
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