Original U.S. WWI M-1912 Springfield Fencing Trainer Bayonet Metal Body German Edged Weapons It is a lovely yataghan

It is a lovely yataghan style sword bayonet with a 20" blade

In fact the basic contour of the V-42 closely resembled that of the famous Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife

The helmet retains the original olive green paint and is complete with the Belgian Lion badge to front

The leather is in decent condition and the original data tag is still intact

with a 26 1/4 inch arsenal-made blade

Original U.S. WWI M-1912 Springfield Fencing Trainer Bayonet Metal Body German Edged Weapons It is a lovely yataghanOriginal Item: Only One Available. These are very rare and very hard to come by, in any condition. Initially introduced as the Model 1906, it featured a leather covered straight spring steel blade with a leather covered loop in the blade on the front. The rear has two muzzle rings which by using clamping screws to secure the practice bayonet to the front of the rifle. In 1912 it was determined that the bayonet worked better by turning the blade