Original Rare British Martini-Henry P-1875 Pioneer Sawback Sword Bayonet Modified for Snider Carbine with Scabbard French Edged Weapons 5 bullion overseas bars

5 bullion overseas bars

23 Soldier's Medals

with a 5 ¾" blade and an overall length of 10 inches

The personnel originally assured to the Group were at varied lot: flying personnel from all three flying Training Commands

The upper snap is complete with a brass chain and regain hook

Original Rare British Martini-Henry P-1875 Pioneer Sawback Sword Bayonet Modified for Snider Carbine with Scabbard French Edged Weapons 5 bullion overseas barsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition M 1875 Sawback bayonet, originally issued for the British Martini Henry rifle. These were unfortunately considered too short to combat soldiers on horseback, with only an 18" blade. In 1879 an improved 25 3 4" bladed Saw back Bayonet with a single bar handguard was adopted, replacing the shorter P 1875 bayonet. Most of the earlier bayonets were discarded or salvaged for their steel. This