Original Portuguese Kropatschek M.1886/89 Colonial Infantry Rifle made by ŒWG Steyr dated 1886 - Serial A925 Helmets As is common on helmets

As is common on helmets of this age

It is marked P 2390 on the cross guard

World War Two United States Marine Corps officer dress cover M37 Eagle Globe Anchor emblem

though the finish has been worn away for the most part during service

This exceptional kepi features a red band and crown with cadet grey sides

Original Portuguese Kropatschek M.1886/89 Colonial Infantry Rifle made by ŒWG Steyr dated 1886 - Serial A925 Helmets As is common on helmetsOriginal Item: One one Available. In 1886 ALFRED VON KROPATSCHEK designed an 8mm rimmed cartridge rifle that became the fore runner to the French LEBEL. Known as the 1886 Kropatschek Rifle it's big customer was PORTUGAL. Production lasted from 1886 until 1898, however many saw service in the First World War and later in the Spanish Civil War of the 1930's. Kropatschek's rifles used a tubular magazine (constructed of nickel plated steel) of his design,