Original U.S. WWI M1905 Springfield 16 inch Rifle Bayonet by S.A. with Rare M1906 Scabbard by R.I.A. - dated 1912 U.S. Militaria Germany and was sold by

Germany and was sold by Horstmann

In part they were reacting to poor treatment and a desire for freedom

and looks to originally have been bright steel

The enameled silver type Helmet plate bears the Heraldic Shield of  the County of SOMERSET constabulary

On January 31

Original U.S. WWI M1905 Springfield 16 inch Rifle Bayonet by S.A. with Rare M1906 Scabbard by R.I.A. - dated 1912 U.S. Militaria Germany and was sold byOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a true very good Condition 16 WWI M1905 Springfield rifle bayonet made by Springfield Armory, complete with an original M1906 Leather Covered Scabbard. It is dated 1912, being made during the pre WWI period for the M1903 Springfield rifle. It is still in the original issued configuration, with a bright steel 16 inch blade, blued handle and cross guard, and wooden grip scales. Upon U. S. entry into WWI in