Original Swiss M1842 Sawback Faschinenmesser Short Sword and M1892 Cruciform Bayonet with Scabbard Russian Artillery Offered in almost unissued condition

Offered in almost unissued condition with extensive markings on the inside

these were made for the German Army and are original and dated WW2 or Pre-WW2 NSDAP issue and will put the crowning touch on any WW2 Collection

The lock bears a Crown over "G

The M1870 was a single-shot bolt action rifle chambered for the 10

Original Swiss M1842 Sawback Faschinenmesser Short Sword and M1892 Cruciform Bayonet with Scabbard Russian Artillery Offered in almost unissued conditionOriginal Items: Only one set available. This is an extremely rare combination. The Swiss issued this Napoleonic style Saw Back Short Sword in 1842 for use by pioneer regiments. This sword is known as a Faschinenmesser. In 1892, after the introduction of the bolt action Schmidt Rubin Rifle of 1889 by the Swiss army, a very unusual cruciform bayonet was issued in addition to the common knife bayonet. This cruciform bayonet was constructed using blades