Original WWII Swiss Model 1914 Pioneer Sawback Sword Bayonet by Elsener with Scabbard Hotchkiss .303 The front sight was also

The front sight was also removed

Montenegro (W)

Wounded in action: 3

Operation Frantic

Offered in very nice collectible condition

Original WWII Swiss Model 1914 Pioneer Sawback Sword Bayonet by Elsener with Scabbard Hotchkiss .303 The front sight was alsoOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent, most likely unissued example of the Rare Swiss Model 1914 Pioneer Sawback Sword bayonet, complete with a WWII style steel scabbard. This model was in use by Switzerland from 1914 until well into the 1950s, and is considered to be the very last model of bayonet from any Country to make use of a saw back blade. Based on the Vetterli Saw Back bayonet of 1878, used by both the Swiss and Italians,