Commander - In silver gilt
as well as to civil servants who served honourably for twenty years or more prior to January 1
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the visor incorporating a stiffener
all in silvered bullion wire in various textures
Switzerland. A Bayonet Frog, By A. Ruttimann, C. 1935 certificate_of_authenticity Commander - In silver giltConstructed of multi piece pressed black leather, consisting of a backer rolled into a belt loop and secured in place with heavy hand stitching, the front bearing a separate channel of identical construction for the insertion of a bayonet scabbard, the reverse bearing an embossed makers mark of AU DPART A. RUTTIMANN, LAUSANNE, measuring 80 mm (w) x 195 mm (h), with age appropriate material fatigue evident to the leather, in overall very fine condition.