Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Spandau Arsenal Serial 6549 u - Dated 1890 US Civil War Japanese paratrooper training also required

Japanese paratrooper training also required a jump from as low as 100ft

The M42 Jump Jacket was made in early 1942 for the 82nd Airborne Division and issued to the 101st Airborne in the summer and the 17th Airborne in 1943

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three field army commands (Armeeoberkommando) were formed

There are 7 metal Seppa (spacers) around the cross guard to keep the fit tight

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Spandau Arsenal Serial 6549 u - Dated 1890 US Civil War Japanese paratrooper training also requiredOriginal Item: Only one Available. This is a very nice example of the iconic German Gewehr 1888 "Commission Rifle", also known as the Gewehr 88, or GEW 88. It was manufactured during 1890 at the Spandau Imperial Arsenal, located in Berlin, and then and then saw long service, as indicated by the condition of the gun. It is marked on the lower barrel band with 1. G. R. R. 2. 139., indicating issued to a reserve unit in the Kaiser Alexander Garde