Original Imperial German WWI M-1871 Mauser "Walking Out" Parade Dress Bayonet with Etched Blade & Scabbard Russian Headgear Clinton M Whitley

Clinton M Whitley

The soldier is wearing his M1908 Army cap with cockade

measuring 23 inches in overall length

The scabbard droops down when the sword is removed which verifies this as 100% real

The scabbard is secured by plaited leather thongs

Original Imperial German WWI M-1871 Mauser "Walking Out" Parade Dress Bayonet with Etched Blade & Scabbard Russian Headgear Clinton M WhitleyOriginal Item: Only One Available. Commonly referred to as a "walking out" Bayonet, this edged weapon was never designed to actually fit on any rifle, even the Mauser 1871 model after which it is named. This is a lovely Dress or Parade Bayonet, worn only on ceremonial occasions and when going on leave. These usually have a higher quality finish than the issue M 71 Bayonet, and this example does have lovely etching on the blade, with floral and