Original Civil War Era Austrian Model 1849 Percussion Rifled Musket - Jaeger Rifle WWII Portions of the 508th regrouped

Portions of the 508th regrouped and remained in contact with German forces until relieved on 7 July when they became the divisional reserve force

complete shroud lines

this ZB7(t) bears original German waffen amt markings apparent when lifting the top cover and can also be seen when looking through the receiver slots

The Officer's Cross was a pinback cross worn on the lower left chest

From 1800 on the shako became a common military headdress

Original Civil War Era Austrian Model 1849 Percussion Rifled Musket - Jaeger Rifle WWII Portions of the 508th regroupedOriginal Item: One Only. With only a 32 1 2" heavily rifled barrel, this was originally issued as a "Jaeger Rifle" to Austrian elite troops. It appears to be a conversion from Flintlock when it may well have been a smooth bore musket, or constructed as such with older Flintlock parts. It appears to have once had a standard musket rear sight installed, which was ground off during conversion. The front barrel band is iron, while the middle barrel band,