Original U.S. Spanish-American War Era Army Model 1880 Hunting Knife with Leather Sheath German SS The sleek design of the

The sleek design of the wrap tunic combined with the colorful piping make them look great in just about any setting

and the front of the jacket bears an Amphibious Engineer Seahorse patch

The original French scabbard has had the "goal post" frog attachment replaced with the typical German long frog stud and the bayonet has been stamped:

and has a period repairs that is VERY well executed with four iron straps and brass flathead screws

though the blade definitely does show wear

Original U.S. Spanish-American War Era Army Model 1880 Hunting Knife with Leather Sheath German SS The sleek design of theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is only one of the few examples of one of these hunting knives that we have had! Developed during the same period of American "multi use" military experimentation that produced the Springfield Trapdoor ramrod and trowel bayonets, the Springfield Model 1880 "Hunting Knife" was quite similar in size and appearance to the entrenching tool developed in the same year. The handle and bolster design is very similar,