Original Imperial German WWI M-1871 Mauser "Walking Out" Parade Dress Bayonet with Etched Blade & Scabbard Russian Headgear Clinton M Whitley

Clinton M Whitley

closed-circuit device

There is a victory ribbon that appears to have had a star originally that is now absent

The scabbard is secured by plaited leather thongs

indicated by some empty dovetails on the top of the barrel

Original Imperial German WWI M-1871 Mauser "Walking Out" Parade Dress Bayonet with Etched Blade & Scabbard Russian Headgear Clinton M WhitleyOriginal Item: Only One Available. Commonly referred to as a "walking out" Bayonet, this edged weapon was never designed to actually fit on any rifle, even the Mauser 1871 model after which it is named. This is a lovely Dress or Parade Bayonet, worn only on ceremonial occasions and when going on leave. These usually have a higher quality finish than the issue M 71 Bayonet, and this example does have lovely etching on the blade, with floral and