Original Imperial German Mauser Model K.1871 Carbine by ŒWG Steyr in Austria with Bavarian Regiment Marking Dated 1876 - Matching Serial 7745D Category_MG 34 Mounts and of silk for Officers

and of silk for Officers - all threads are tinted in colors resembling the ribbon of the Belgian Croix de Guerre 1940 (i

The blade is also still quite sharp

and white on this side

These were most famously used for the signal "England expects that every man will do his duty"

Feldwebel is a non-commissioned officer (NCO) rank in several countries

Original Imperial German Mauser Model K.1871 Carbine by ŒWG Steyr in Austria with Bavarian Regiment Marking Dated 1876 - Matching Serial 7745D Category_MG 34 Mounts and of silk for OfficersOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of the Mauser Karabiner (Carbine) Model 1871, manufactured by the famous WG Steyr in Austria. These shorter versions are much harder to find, and were intended for use by cavalry and lancers. It is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings, standard for these carbines. The serial number 7745D appears on the barrel, receiver, all parts of the bolt, butt plate, barrel