Original Portuguese Kropatschek M.1886/89 Colonial Infantry Rifle by ŒWG Steyr Serial JJ157 Dated 1886 with Bayonet & Scabbard - Missing Handguard Scottish Militaria While he received the Purple

While he received the Purple Heart

but with white binding lace on the collar only)

This is a great example of a correct Wartime configuration Vietnam War North Vietnamese Army (NVA) Sun (or Pith) Helmet

The butt plate has just a bit of wear

Original Portuguese Kropatschek M.1886/89 Colonial Infantry Rifle by ŒWG Steyr Serial JJ157 Dated 1886 with Bayonet & Scabbard - Missing Handguard Scottish Militaria While he received the PurpleOriginal Item: One one Available. In 1886 ALFRED VON KROPATSCHEK designed an 8mm rimmed cartridge rifle that became the fore runner to the French LEBEL. Known as the 1886 Kropatschek Rifle it's big customer was PORTUGAL. Production lasted from 1886 until 1898, however many saw service in the First World War and later in the Spanish Civil War of the 1930's. Kropatschek's rifles used a tubular magazine (constructed of nickel plated steel) of his design,