Original German Mauser Model 1871 Bavarian Marked Infantry Rifle by Amberg dated 1881 - Serial 89883 German Field Equipment the 17th Airborne Division continued

the 17th Airborne Division continued to advance through Germany as a part of XVIII Airborne Corps

By June 1940 most of the Poles had been transferred to other camps and replaced with Belgian and French troops taken prisoner during the Battle of France

constructed of a dark green wool base

These are both standard BeVo breast eagles

The blade is mostly still bright

Original German Mauser Model 1871 Bavarian Marked Infantry Rifle by Amberg dated 1881 - Serial 89883 German Field Equipment the 17th Airborne Division continuedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of the Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle, manufactured by Amberg Arsenal in what was then the kingdom of Bavaria in the German Empire. It is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings on the metalwork. It bears serial number 89883 on the barrel, receiver, bolt, and just about every other part that would have a serial number except for the butt plate and a few screws, which