Inset into the obverse of the crossguard is a functional push-button release connecting to a clip which emanates from the blade’s ricasso
depicting an eagle atop an amazon shield
it improved over the following years
A Deutsche Jugend (German Youth) award document for Exceptional Performance in the Reich's Occupational Competition of German Youths in the category “Commerce/Trade” (Handel)
in uniform and with the Knight’s Cross clearly visible
United Kingdom. A Queen’s South Africa Medal to Trooper C.H. Dowell, Bethune’s Mounted Infantry, POW at Witkopjes, 1901 Archive Inset into the obverse ofInstituted 1899. In silver, the rim officially impressed 544 TPR. C. H. DOWELL. BETHUNES M. I. with CAPE COLONY, TUGELA HEIGHTS, ORANGE FREE STATE, RELIEF OF LADYSMITH, TRANSVAAL, and LAINGS NEK clasps, a few small edge knocks, near extremely fine. Footnote: Charles Henry Dowell served from October 28, 1899 until November 13, 1900. He was reported missing on September 12, 1900, while serving with Bethunes Mounted Infantry at Utrecht. Sergeant Dowell