marked on the blade with W
Russian Military Officials had taken note of the effectiveness of the new steel helmets being used by their French Allies and sought to procure a small number of these French helmets for an experimental field trial
The 106th Infantry Division's Headquarters and Headquarters Company was constituted on paper on 5 May 1942
and held in place by the chin strap buttons
The Canvas Carrying Case is in excellent condition
Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal with Turkish Markings & Sling - Dated 1891 OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT marked on the blade withOriginal Item: Only one Available. This is a very good example of the iconic German Gewehr 1888 "Commission Rifle", also known as the Gewehr 88, or GEW 88. It was manufactured at the Erfurt Imperial Arsenal, located in Erfurt, Thuringia, in 1891. It then saw long service, as indicated by condition and mismatched serial numbers on the gun. The rifle still does have a regimental designation marked on it from a reserve unit, which means it is most likely