Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Trowel Bayonet with Complete Scabbard - Missing Handle Iraq This also puts it firmly

This also puts it firmly into the early Civil War period

This is a wonderful trio of painted leather squadron patches that would have been present on the front left of a flight jacket during WWII

with rust chipping in the edge near the top of the blade

however the honour continued to be recognized for

On each epaulet is the insignia denoting the original wearer held the rank of flight lieutenant

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Trowel Bayonet with Complete Scabbard - Missing Handle Iraq This also puts it firmlyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of an 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 "Trowel" Bayonet with a mostly complete scabbard, only missing the belt loop with the U. S. rosette! Owning one of these is a must for any serious Springfield trapdoor collector, and offerings like this do not come by very often at all! Designed to fit a 45 70 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle, these you just don't see anymore, especially in this condition,