Original U.S. Navy Brass Hilted Yataghan Saber Bayonet for the M-1862 Merrill Naval Rifle Italian Flags advanced on the west of

advanced on the west of the Moselle River

The 319th Glider Field Artillery Battalion saw its first combat action in Italy in September 1943 when it was chosen by Col

and somehow made it out of Japan

It still has very nice darkening and sharp edges

where it encountered heavy resistance in taking Charmes in street fighting

Original U.S. Navy Brass Hilted Yataghan Saber Bayonet for the M-1862 Merrill Naval Rifle Italian Flags advanced on the west ofOriginal Item: Only One Available: These are very RARE! Just about the longest sword bayonet used in the U. S. Civil War, with a 25 1 2" blade and overall length of 30 1 4". This was made for the M 1862 MERRILL NAVY RIFLE, and features a ribbed brass solid grip, including the muzzle ring and cross guard. The top of the grip shows serial number 10085 and the ricasso of the blade is clearly dated 1862. Condition is very nice, with just some light