French MAS 36/29 Paratrooper Rifle Needle Bayonet: Unissued Hand Select:Yes These original WW2 German manufactured

These original WW2 German manufactured "Model 41" double hinged cans are in good condition- paint color varies

These truncheons with carriers are truly a reminder of more peaceful times when the law was truly represented by the lone "Bobby on the Beat"

Outside the top cover is a very long 44-inch strap also for securing equipment at the top of the rucksack

The function of the long dividers is to indicate how far the cartridge is supposed to be inserted in the belt

which provides medical services to all British Army personnel and their families in war and in peace

French MAS 36/29 Paratrooper Rifle Needle Bayonet: Unissued Hand Select:Yes These original WW2 German manufacturedOriginal Item: In 1936 the French Army adopted the MAS 36 bolt action rifle, which carried a needle bayonet, 17'' in length, stored in the reverse position inside the fore stock of the rifle. For use it was simply reversed with the long needle blade extended in front of the rifle muzzle. Great quantities were issued and in 1939. With WW2 looming, the French adopted an interesting folding stock version with a hollowed aluminum stock that folded forward