German Ersatz Original WWI Bayonet w/ Scabbard: EB49 (One Only) Availability_International Trials were successful and Mk

Trials were successful and Mk II with some internal differences made by the Royal Gun Factory entered service

It was designated a glider regiment

On 7 August 1942 the unit conducted an amphibious assault on the small island of Gavutu and later seized the neighboring island of Tanambogo with other Marine units

and the right side of the butt is deeply cut with "7/19" perhaps representing an East India Company unit marking

and an excellent internal lining

German Ersatz Original WWI Bayonet w/ Scabbard: EB49 (One Only) Availability_International Trials were successful and Mk100% Original Item: One Only! Always a scarce model to find this example is in extremely good condition. The 12" fullered blade retains much of its original mirror polish with a few age stains. The rear visible approx 1" of the blade retaining it's original blue black finish and the small proof mark is still visible on the top (unsharpened) side of the blade. The all steel hilt simulating the Gew 98 and 98 05 pommel with panels bearing nine diagonal