Original 19th Century Greek or Balkan Embossed Brass Clad Miquelet Lock Rat Tail Pistol - circa 1800 Russian Flags In October 1878 Companies G

In October 1878 Companies G and K were part of the force in the field in the Cheyenne War

This example is a third model

The flag is constructed of linen and measures approximately 44 x 69 inches

an original Victorian Sword

the Iron Cross decoration was revived several times for later conflicts

Original 19th Century Greek or Balkan Embossed Brass Clad Miquelet Lock Rat Tail Pistol - circa 1800 Russian Flags In October 1878 Companies GOriginal Item: Only One Available. These were often referred to as Miquelet "Rat Tail" Pistols because of the shape of the stock. These were the traditional muzzle loading pistol of the Balkans and Greece in the mid to late 1700s. Designed to be worn in a sash around one's waist, the weapon is very streamlined in appearance. There are brass mounts on the wood stock, which is mostly covered with decoratively embossed brass. The Miquelet ignition system