Original U.S. WWI M1905 Springfield 16 inch Rifle Bayonet by R.I.A. with Rare 1st Pattern M1906 Scabbard by R.I.A. - Dated 1910 Vickers MMG To those who witnessed the

To those who witnessed the artillery barrage the hills guarding Verdun and the country to the west seemed rimmed with flame

The Items Featured In This Group:Battle Damaged Musette Bag: The bag has a small hole caused by shrapnel from German artillery just above the left buckle (as you’re looking at it)

is present on the other side of the blade

Both the main and reserve chute

Ruptured Duck

Original U.S. WWI M1905 Springfield 16 inch Rifle Bayonet by R.I.A. with Rare 1st Pattern M1906 Scabbard by R.I.A. - Dated 1910 Vickers MMG To those who witnessed theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a true, service worn Condition 16 WWI M1905 Springfield rifle bayonet made by Rock Island Arsenal, complete with an original M1906 Leather Covered Scabbard. It is dated 1910, being made during the pre WWI period for the M1903 Springfield rifle. It is still in the original issued configuration, with a steel 16 inch blade, blued handle and cross guard, and wooden grip scales. Upon U. S. entry into WWI in 1917,