Original Civil War Era Austrian Model 1849 Percussion Rifled Musket - Jaeger Rifle WWII Portions of the 508th regrouped

Portions of the 508th regrouped and remained in contact with German forces until relieved on 7 July when they became the divisional reserve force

two ammunition pouches with belt loops and inner compartments for

This collection is incredibly rare with fewer than a handful known to exist

He was then engaged for several years in co-operating in a naval capacity with the troops of Great Britain and her allies

The Officer's Cross was a pinback cross worn on the lower left chest

Original Civil War Era Austrian Model 1849 Percussion Rifled Musket - Jaeger Rifle WWII Portions of the 508th regroupedOriginal Item: One Only. With only a 32 1 2" heavily rifled barrel, this was originally issued as a "Jaeger Rifle" to Austrian elite troops. It appears to be a conversion from Flintlock when it may well have been a smooth bore musket, or constructed as such with older Flintlock parts. It appears to have once had a standard musket rear sight installed, which was ground off during conversion. The front barrel band is iron, while the middle barrel band,