Original Ottoman Empire WWI Triple Etched Turkish Officers German Fusilier Pattern Sword with Scabbard by Alexander Coppel Receivers black steel bayonet attaching clips

black steel bayonet attaching clips

Tail gunner: Bob Buckler

including 9

There is faded arsenal roundel stamp on the left side of the butt stock

Specifications:Blade Length: 6"Blade Style: Single Edged Knife with Drop Point False EdgeOverall length: 10 7/8“Crossguard: 2”Scabbard Length: 6 3/8" + Belt Loop

Original Ottoman Empire WWI Triple Etched Turkish Officers German Fusilier Pattern Sword with Scabbard by Alexander Coppel Receivers black steel bayonet attaching clipsOriginal Item: Only One Available. In the eve of the First World War, the Ottoman Empire was in ruinous shape. It had lost substantial territory in disastrous wars, its economy was in shambles and its subjects were demoralized. The Empire needed time to recover and to carry out reforms, but the world was sliding into war and it would need to take a position. After the Italo Turkish War and Balkan Wars, the Empire's resources were completely drained.