A German Mining Service (Bergbau) Official's Sword By G. Wollner & Co., Berlin Auction Archive where he was admitted to

where he was admitted to Alexandra Hospital at Cosham on August 21st and posted to the 1st Central Ontario Regimental Depot

Footnote: The 16th Motorized Infantry Division was nicknamed Windhund (Greyhound) and participated in the Balkans campaign in 1941 along with the 16th Panzer Division

28 mm (w) x 52

measuring 53 mm (w) x 57

Four hollow-channel rivets are distributed across the circumference

A German Mining Service (Bergbau) Official's Sword By G. Wollner & Co., Berlin Auction Archive where he was admitted toA fine triple etched example measuring 945 mm with the scabbard on, this sword features an 802 mm long, slightly curved, fullered, nickel plated steel blade, magnetic, with a blade spine incorporating an etched leafed pattern from the handle to the mid point, along with a single dull edge, the blade itself etched on both sides with various trophy of arms insignia (helmet, armoured breast plate, cannons, drums, flags, etc.) interlaced with an ornate