Original German Mauser Model 1871 Rifle Bayonet by Weyersberg & Stamm, Solingen Original Display Machine Guns This is one of those

This is one of those examples

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The 5th Division saw its first combat action during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945 where it sustained the highest number of casualties of the three Marine divisions of the V Amphibious Corps (invasion force)

led to the use of kamikaze tactics as Allied forces advanced towards the Japanese home islands

Original German Mauser Model 1871 Rifle Bayonet by Weyersberg & Stamm, Solingen Original Display Machine Guns This is one of thoseOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the Mauser Model 1871 rifle bayonet with brass hilt, most likely made for the kingdom of Bavaria. The bayonet is in good condition, however due to age and corrosion, some of the markings are faded or missing. The steel blade is 18" long and is in good condition, though it has been sharpened, and has some past pitting, now having a dark patina. The blade ricasso bears the maker