Original German Model 1871 Württemberg Faschinenmesser Pioneer Bayonet - Regiment Marked Brown Bess Entered military service from Cressmont

Entered military service from Cressmont

Included in this fantastic set are the following items: - Ike Jacket with early war 1st Infantry division patch on right shoulder

Losses were beginning to mount in Groups which were already operational with the newly commissioned Eight Air Force in England

the Italian Royal Army

The interior shell is maker stamped

Original German Model 1871 Württemberg Faschinenmesser Pioneer Bayonet - Regiment Marked Brown Bess Entered military service from CressmontOriginal Item. Only One Available. This was always the hardest German Pioneer Bayonet to find and the only one not having a Sawback on the blade. The blade in fact came from the Artillery Faschinenmesser short Sword Model 1857. The bayonet has an all brass bird's head shaped hilt, with a brass "S" cross guard. The name itself translates to "Fascine Knife", and the design is intended both for defense an as a tool for cutting "fascines". These are