This recent arrival is a long single etched neutral dedication to service.

But, this is a variation not seen in Techet's book. It has a unique large pair of oak leaves on either side of the writing. More proof that etchers sometimes used their imaginations to embellish and fill in the standard patterns.

John

Obverse.JPG (41.71 KB, 329 downloads)
Reverse.JPG (39.78 KB, 330 downloads)
Obverse Grip.JPG (39.43 KB, 331 downloads)
Reverse Grip.JPG (39.69 KB, 328 downloads)
TM.JPG (39.28 KB, 330 downloads)
Etch.JPG (38.42 KB, 332 downloads)
Etch Front.JPG (39.66 KB, 327 downloads)
Etch rear.JPG (39.11 KB, 325 downloads)

Always looking for Eickhorns and etched bayonets.