Original Crimean War Battle of Chernaya Engraved French Capture Russian Model 1843 Luttich Percussion Carbine by P.J. Malherbe of Liège Serial No. 725 Martini-Henry Bayonets This is a interesting example

This is a interesting example of the iconic German Gewehr 1888 "Commission Rifle"

In retirement he remained active with Texas A&M

In May 2003

It is cotton construction double sided with a single piece cotton white circles with black swass on both sides

The march was hampered by torrential rains and took two days to cover 15 miles

Original Crimean War Battle of Chernaya Engraved French Capture Russian Model 1843 Luttich Percussion Carbine by P.J. Malherbe of Liège Serial No. 725 Martini-Henry Bayonets This is a interesting exampleOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Here we have a fantastic Battlefield Captured example of a rare Russian Model 1843 Luttich Percussion Carbine from the Battle of Chernaya, part of the Crimean War of October 1853 to March 1856. The outside of the patch box was engraved with a dedication after capture: SOUVENIR DE TRAKTIR 16 AOUT 1855 CLERC SON AMI PAILLARD This translates to "Souvenir of Traktir, 16 August 1855, Clerc to his friend Paillard", a