Original German Pre-WWI 1898/02 Pioneer Sawback Bayonet- Dated 1902 U.S. Flags or just the Afrika Korps

or just the Afrika Korps

This excellent example is in 9mm Bergmann-Bayard and includes a special safety in front of the trigger guard

The grip is ivory bound with gilt brass wire

in particular free Polish units

The Marine Corps also lacked the transport aircraft required for a massed parachute drop

Original German Pre-WWI 1898/02 Pioneer Sawback Bayonet- Dated 1902 U.S. Flags or just the Afrika KorpsOriginal Item: Only One Available. Made at the great arsenal at ERFURT just outside Berlin this extremely rare pre WW1 bayonet is marked on the back of the blade with a Crown over W, over 02. It is further marked with a Crown over ERFURT on the ricasso and the cross guard which has the early horns is nicely regimentally marked R. 2. P. 3. 75. No scabbard came with this "sleeper" which we just received from an estate auction. It is still in untouched