Original 17th Century European Iron Crossbow of Possible German Origin c.1660-1680 Spanish Military Equipment (magazine will be non-functional if

(magazine will be non-functional if ordered in a restricted State)

Company First Sergeant: This insignia derives from the master sergeant insignia

Royle serial No 42188903

after the introduction of smokeless powder

Just below that is the Chemical division logo

Original 17th Century European Iron Crossbow of Possible German Origin c.1660-1680 Spanish Military Equipment (magazine will be non-functional ifOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is all iron steel, even the bow itself. It has a lightly decorated wood cheek piece inlaid with a circular section of engraved Mother of pearl. The mother pearl is engraved with a Squirrel and a part of the circular inlay has been broken away. This cheek piece is very reminiscent of a Wheel lock Rifle butt. The Cat gut bow string is not longer present and was always stored separately when not in actual use.