Switzerland. A Bayonet Frog, By A. Ruttimann, C. 1935 certificate_of_authenticity of slender construction

of slender construction

71" on the shield and "STEPHEN HOPKINS" on the ribbon banner

khaki cotton twill

ring suspension with a replacement ribbon incorporating a brass eyelet wired to the ring

Ltd" and dated "1914" on one cheek bar (shank) and marked "SOLID NICKEL" on the other cheek bar

Switzerland. A Bayonet Frog, By A. Ruttimann, C. 1935 certificate_of_authenticity of slender constructionConstructed 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.