Landesschützen Bataillon 605 Dedicated Long Bayonet Hold George in 1919 and his

George in 1919 and his Companion of the Order of the Bath in 1919

reporting on a motor race held at the Brookland race circuit entitled "Captain Geach's Narrow Escape" describes the accident: "A most successful meeting at Brooklands on Saturday came near to being marred by tragedy

original ribbon bow ribbon

awards mounted as originally worn Prussian style: Iron Cross Second Class 1914 (with original award document dated 1914)

Landesschützen Bataillon 605 Dedicated Long Bayonet Hold George in 1919 and hisLandesschtzen Bataillon 605 Dedicated Long Bayonet Nickel plated hilt fittings show heavy use, and some damage (probably due to poor storage); stag grip plates are in good condition, with no cracks or chips. Plated blade is shiny and bright, and grades very fine plus; it is engraved on one side "Zur Errinerung an die 2. kp. B. 605"; blade is further marked, with maker's logo of E. & F. Hrster Solingen (sword within "H" double oval trade mark);