Original U.S. WWI Scarce French-Made 1st Type Distinguished Service Cross Availability_Domestic Several variants of the BMP34

Several variants of the BMP34 were manufactured with a 200mm standard or 320mm barrel

it now shows a worn plum and gray patina over most of the metalwork

Although the Zundnadelkarabiner M/57 was not as ballistically efficient as many rifled muzzle-loading contemporary carbines

The blade finish is very nice

and had lain untouched for over 50 years

Original U.S. WWI Scarce French-Made 1st Type Distinguished Service Cross Availability_Domestic Several variants of the BMP34Original Item. Only One Available. This is an extremely scarce Distinguished Service Cross or DSC manufactured in France after the end of the First World War and into the 1920s. The DSC was authorized by Congress on July 9th, 1918, to be awarded for soldiers who display extraordinary heroism in combat with an armed enemy force. These French made examples are highly sought after due to their unique design & scarcity. The medal retains its original