Original Austrian WWI Mannlicher M1895 NCO Bayonet by ŒWG Steyr with Hook Quillon, “Loyal Until Death” Etched Blade & Troddle Knot - Featured in To The Hilt The Austrian Bayonet by David F. Machnicki Medals perfect for a boot or

perfect for a boot or pocket

There also is some cracking at the chamber end

The grip is has faded to a nice light caramel color

The spring clip bears RZM code M5/71 over OLC in a diamond

Original Austrian WWI Mannlicher M1895 NCO Bayonet by ŒWG Steyr with Hook Quillon, “Loyal Until Death” Etched Blade & Troddle Knot - Featured in To The Hilt The Austrian Bayonet by David F. Machnicki Medals perfect for a boot orOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from David F. Machnicki, the author of To The Hilt The Austrian Bayonet, where this bayonet is pictured on page 87. This is a very nice Austrian made NCO bayonet with a tremendous knot, scabbard, and frog. The blade has a fantastic etching, Treu bis in den Tod! or Loyal Until Death!. The entry reads: This Austrian M. 1895 NCO bayonet shows a uniform gray patina over the surface of its bright blade,