Original German-made South African Boer Mauser M1871-Style Reversed Quillon Bayonet by Simson & Co. French Artwork & Posters The factory itself was destroyed

The factory itself was destroyed by Allied bombers in November 1944

and was most likely bespoke

as later popularized by Shaka Zulu

This is a classic trophy of war brought back by an American soldier as a remembrance of his service during World War Two in the Pacific Theater of Operations

1880's and 1890's

Original German-made South African Boer Mauser M1871-Style Reversed Quillon Bayonet by Simson & Co. French Artwork & Posters The factory itself was destroyedOriginal item: Only One Available. Made in Germany and maker marked on the blade, this looks just like a German Mauser sawback 1871 bayonet. The hilt grip, as a true Mauser 1871, is of solid brass, however the steel cross guard is unique. It resembles the TURKISH M 1887 and M 1889 forward leading hook quillon cross guard however has been mounted in the REVERSE direction, sloping backwards, rendering it totally useless for what the Hook quillon guards