Original Austro-Hungarian WWI Ersatz Issue Bayonet Frog for Captured French M1892/16 Bayonet - From Personal Collection of David Machnicki, Author of At Arm's Length Series IMA Merchandise Many soldiers not in armored

Many soldiers not in armored units during WWII tried to get their hands on a Tanker Jacket just because it was very stylish and comfortable

Unlike the other flag medals this one was embellished with an imperial crown that was placed on the ribbon (missing from this example)

and just a few moth nips and repairs overall

This is a complete talker helmet that comes ready for display

The unit was inactivated in 1945 following the end of hostilities and the subsequent military drawdown

Original Austro-Hungarian WWI Ersatz Issue Bayonet Frog for Captured French M1892/16 Bayonet - From Personal Collection of David Machnicki, Author of At Arm's Length Series IMA Merchandise Many soldiers not in armoredOriginal Item. One of a Kind. Purchased directly from David F. Machnicki, the author of At Arm's Length Trench Club book Series, the most up to date reference on the topic today. This is a great Austro Hungarian ersatz issue bayonet frog meant to be used with captured French M1892 16 bayonets. The frog has a black leather base layer with two sets of three rivets securing the belt loop. The added top layer is brown leather and was designed to fit the