Original German Model 1871 Württemberg Faschinenmesser Pioneer Bayonet - Regiment Marked Brown Bess There is a short red

There is a short red tag stitched in place to the edge of the left front pocket

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which is covered with a pan cover that usually swings on a pin

Original German Model 1871 Württemberg Faschinenmesser Pioneer Bayonet - Regiment Marked Brown Bess There is a short redOriginal Item. Only One Available. This was always the hardest German Pioneer Bayonet to find and the only one not having a Sawback on the blade. The blade in fact came from the Artillery Faschinenmesser short Sword Model 1857. The bayonet has an all brass bird's head shaped hilt, with a brass "S" cross guard. The name itself translates to "Fascine Knife", and the design is intended both for defense an as a tool for cutting "fascines". These are