Original French WWI Lebel M.1886 Nickel Handle Cruciform Épée Bayonet with Steel Scabbard MG 13 Lancaster's gunsmiths and other artisans

Lancaster's gunsmiths and other artisans

Also engaged in tactical bombardment of enemy forces in France in support of the Operation Overlord landings in Normandy

right shoulder cloth patch of Musician Lyre Bandsman Insignia

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and this kepi dates from approximately the same time as the Battle of Little Big Horn

Original French WWI Lebel M.1886 Nickel Handle Cruciform Épée Bayonet with Steel Scabbard MG 13 Lancaster's gunsmiths and other artisansOriginal Item: Only One Available. Known affectionately as Rosalie to French troops, the M1886 was the French mainstay during WWI and many were still in service at the Fall of France in 1940. The Lebel also saw extensive use worldwide by native troops in the French colonies. The M1886 introduced the distinctive cruciform "pe" blade, which remained a feature of most French bayonets until 1956. This was intended to create such a terrible would that