Original Soviet Russian WWII Model 1891 Mosin-Nagant Socket Bayonet - First Pattern Chinese Militaria 2-25 Feb 1944: although hazardous

2-25 Feb 1944: although hazardous weather forced supporting elements to abandon the mission

Possibly a Navy issue magazine

Aviation and Cold War History

The Military Merit Cross is a cross pattée of white enamel edged in red enamel

Marked with German WW2 Makers code

Original Soviet Russian WWII Model 1891 Mosin-Nagant Socket Bayonet - First Pattern Chinese Militaria 2-25 Feb 1944: although hazardousOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a Russian Mosin Nagant Model 1891 socket bayonet First Pattern designed for the Mosin Nagant Infantry Rifle. While the Model 1891 had been superseded by the Model 1891 30 Mosin Nagant, both models continued to be used throughout WWII. Model 1891 rifles without bayonets would still need them produced. This example is definitely WWII issue, as the side is marked with an arrow in a triangle for the Izhevsk