Original German Mauser Model 1871 Rifle Bayonet by Coulax & Cie. of Klingenthal with Scabbard - 168th Infantry Regiment Marked - Dated 1875 German Navy - Kreigsmarine with a large Eisernes Kreuz

with a large Eisernes Kreuz (Iron Cross) in the center of the field

The regiment split

The top of the breech lever also still has a fully legible two line patent marking

Elements of 8 AF engaged in combat operations during the Korean War (1950–1953)

while the Steel medal bears the inscription VERDIENST UM DIE EXPEDITION NACH CHINA (Merit for the expedition to China)

Original German Mauser Model 1871 Rifle Bayonet by Coulax & Cie. of Klingenthal with Scabbard - 168th Infantry Regiment Marked - Dated 1875 German Navy - Kreigsmarine with a large Eisernes KreuzOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of the Mauser Model 1871 rifle bayonet with brass hilt, complete with the original brass fitted leather scabbard. The bayonet is in good condition, and is not marked on the rear of the blade with an 1875 year as well as the usual acceptance marks. The steel blade is 18 long and is in good condition, and has not had the main edge sharpened at any time, so it still has the factory blunt