Original German made Turkish Peabody Rifle Saber Bayonet with Steel Mounted Leather Scabbard c. 1870 Category_Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts ASn 01117599 was an officer

ASn 01117599 was an officer in the 27th Engineer Battalion (Combat) (Airborne) and served in the Pacfic Theatre during WW2

This is an original WW2 made souvenir officially issued by the British government to help raise both money and morale during the darkest of times

This helicopter is also called the Twin Huey

with its revolutionary bayonet bar mounting system

so it may have had the finish redone

Original German made Turkish Peabody Rifle Saber Bayonet with Steel Mounted Leather Scabbard c. 1870 Category_Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts ASn 01117599 was an officerOriginal Item: Only One Available. Just received from a very large old European Collection, this is a GERMAN made saber bayonet made for the AMERICAN manufactured PEABODY Martini Rifle adopted by Turkey, then the OTTOMANN EMPIRE. In lovely condition with massive heavy yataghan bright steel blade of over 22" with a heavy forward leading hook quillon. The grip plates are pressed black leather fully checkered. Massive steel pommel with catch and leaf