Original Pre-WWI French Modèle 1892 Mannlicher Berthier Rifle Bayonet with Shortened Quillon & Scabbard Russian Air Force Huff became the first paratrooper

Huff became the first paratrooper to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor

the Marine Corps had already lowered its recruiting standards and raised the age ceiling to 36

The cup is marked CFL 44

The left hand grip also showing a "LAZY W" Ranch logo and perhaps the very faint remains of an inspector's cartouche on that side also

and more graduations on the ramp

Original Pre-WWI French Modèle 1892 Mannlicher Berthier Rifle Bayonet with Shortened Quillon & Scabbard Russian Air Force Huff became the first paratrooperOriginal Item: Only One Available. These were originally issued before the Great War and were designed to be for use with the Mannlicher Berthier Infantry Rifles. It is a somewhat standard sword type bayonet, with a single edged fullered blade. The pommel design however is definitely somewhat unique, designed for a bayonet lug that fits into a round hole in the pommel of the bayonet. It also features hardwood grips retained by ground flat rivets, with