Absolutely ORIGINAL this is the P-1841 Sappers and Miner's Bayonet for use with the short Percussion (or Flintlock converted) Musket issued to Specialized troops
and many M96 bayonet scabbards are dented and beaten from years of training abuse but the blades are still firmly attached
however one of the clips is still attached to the triangular side bales
It has a quality Walnut stock and the grip is elegantly checkered
He enlisted as a Private on September 8th
Original British WWI Leather Belt in Embroidered Trench Art Sleeve with Welsh Regiment Badge MG 42 Absolutely ORIGINAL this is theOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a lovely example of WWI British Trench art, in the form of an embroidered sleeve for a leather belt. It has 8 panels in total, including one that reads FRANCE 1916 7 8, indicating where the soldier was serving, and presumably where the belt was made. The other panels include decorations, what looks to be a dog or cat, a Naval Anchor, a butterfly, a battleship, and a yellow panel with a red swas surrounded by tiny