Original Austrian WWI Ersatz Bayonet with Scabbard & Frog for the M1895 Mannlicher Rifle - Unit-Marked Brunswick Guns made by ELGIN for the

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of course is Spanish dating probably from the mid 17th Century but has been mounted in this small sword style very possibly in France around 1690-1720 and typical of the late Louis XIV period

The hanger loop is present next to the square fitting for the belt hook

The box measures 14 x 9½ x 4½” and is in fair condition with the labels still on both sides

The regiment was formed as part of the Childers Reforms on 1 July 1881 by the amalgamation of the 71st (Highland) Light Infantry (as the 1st Battalion) and the 74th (Highland) Regiment of Foot (as the 2nd Battalion) as the city regiment of Glasgow

Original Austrian WWI Ersatz Bayonet with Scabbard & Frog for the M1895 Mannlicher Rifle - Unit-Marked Brunswick Guns made by ELGIN for theOriginal Item: Only One Set Available. This is a great "Attic Find" condition Austrian made Ersatz (replacement) bayonet with scabbard and leather frog, made to fit the Austro Hungarian Empire's Mannlicher M1895 straight pull bolt action rifle, which was the principal Rifle of the first World War for the Austrian Empire. When WWI began, there was a shortage of bayonets, so these "Emergency Issue" bayonets were produced quickly to meet the need. As can