Original U.S. Naval M-1870 Brass Hilted Bayonet- Yataghan MG 08-15 Maxim and these later saw use

and these later saw use in World War II by second line German units

This wonderful narrative of the great engagement between the U

unvarnished grips are of one-piece walnut and are in good overall condition with shrinkage to the wood

This HBT suspension is held tightly within the M-1 helmet liner by rivets and a series of triangular "A" washers

a third soldier who served as an ammunition carrier and loader and he would presumably also carry the tripod although in practice a fourth soldier might be added to the team to carry the tripod

Original U.S. Naval M-1870 Brass Hilted Bayonet- Yataghan MG 08-15 Maxim and these later saw useHalf Original Item: See "The American Bayonet 1776 1964" by Albert N. Hardin Jr., page 101, top illustration: U. S. Navy Rifle, Model 1870, a Remington Rolling Block Rifle, breechloader, was first fitted with a "yataghan" or (yatagan) down sloping blade, a hang over from the muzzle loading design, together with a solid Bass hilt and cross guard with cast Crossed Cannons and Anchor Naval design. This was almost immediately replaced by the straight