Original German WWI Brass Hilt Full Length Ersatz Bayonet with Scabbard German Replica 000 were ordered

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Willy Omer Francois Jean Coppens was born in Belgium in 1892

uncovered many incredibly rare items including the set offered here:

Original German WWI Brass Hilt Full Length Ersatz Bayonet with Scabbard German Replica 000 were orderedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is the full 12" length blade model of Ersatz bayonet that was issued with the very rare Brass Hilt. Ersatz Bayonets were considered "emergency" issue and were easy to manufacture and usually all steel. There were many models, however, and those with brass hilts are by far the hardest to find and therefore the most sought after. The brass hilt on this example bears the standard "Muzzle Horn" partial muzzle ring,