A WWII Nazi German Waffen SS division Maria Theresia bayonet. The dagger features a steel pointed blade with an engraved inscription in German that reads: 22 SS-Freiwilligen Kavallerie-Division Maria Theresia. The division was named after Empress Maria Theresia, 1717 to 1780, a Roman-German empress and hereditary daughter of Emperor Karl VI, who carried out important interior reforms during her reign. The blade is marked on the ricasso: Original Eickhorn Solingen, also marked on the edge of the blade, Solingen. Features a carved wood hilt with a slightly curved brass cross guard. Comes with a leather bound scabbard with brass fittings. Second World War Historical Collectibles And Memorabilia, Swords Knives Arms And Cold Weapons.