Original German-made South African Boer Mauser M1871-Style Reversed Quillon Bayonet with Scabbard MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly and countless edged weapons all

and countless edged weapons all now available for purchase on the collector's market

BAYNES TECHNICIAN USN on external cover

The bakelite grip scales show some wear from use

He was awarded the Navy Cross and his citation is as follows

the attack continued toward the Rhine River with Companies A

Original German-made South African Boer Mauser M1871-Style Reversed Quillon Bayonet with Scabbard MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly and countless edged weapons allOriginal item: Only One Available. Made in Germany and marked on the blade SIMSON & CO. SUHL., this looks just like a German Mauser sawback 1871 bayonet, complete with brass mounted leather scabbard. The hilt, as a true Mauser 1871 is of solid brass however the steel cross guard is unique. It resembles the TURKISH M 1887 and M 1889 forward leading hook quillon cross guard however has been mounted in the REVERSE direction, sloping backwards, rendering