Peru, Republic. A German-Made M1909 Bayonet, By Simson & Co Of Suhl Auction measuring 46 mm (w) x

measuring 46 mm (w) x 17 mm (h)

from January 1947 to December 1949

Two of his brothers signed up at the same time: 404441 Frederick Alfred Roberts and 404443 Reginald James Roberts

General Edmonds was not permitted to go along with his men

3-3/4” diameter circular plate with void centre on which is mounted the regimental badge

Peru, Republic. A German-Made M1909 Bayonet, By Simson & Co Of Suhl Auction measuring 46 mm (w) xThis bayonet features a 522 mm long steel blade, magnetic, incorporating a bright finish along with a very sharp blade and a very sharp tip, the fuller running three quarters of the length of the bayonet on both sides, maker marked "SIMSON & Co SUHL" on the reverse ricasso. The blade is embedded into the heavy steel crossguard that is designed with a short downward pointing quillon at one end, stamped with an undetermined crowned monogram on the top