Original French WWI Model 1882 Infantry Officer’s Dress Sword & Scabbard by Châtellerault - Dated 1913 MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly were called “dicing” missions

were called “dicing” missions

said cup being recessed at 12 a handle pivoted in said recess and adapted to be turned down and to conform to the bottom of the cup

8 inchesGUN:  9-inch Dahlgren SmoothboreLENGTH:  -WEIGHT: 80+ poundsCONSTRUCTION:  Case ShotSABOT:  Wooden Cup - MissingFUZING: Bormann Time Fuze - Missing        The Bormann fuze was normally only used in case shot in these large caliber projectiles

and the black finish is well retained

75 per month - more than 8 times what a private earned

Original French WWI Model 1882 Infantry Officer’s Dress Sword & Scabbard by Châtellerault - Dated 1913 MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly were called “dicing” missionsOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a lovely example of the French M1882 Infantry Officers dress sword, manufactured in 1913 at the Chtellerault Arsenal. The hilt is a lovely three branched half basket guard which clearly served as inspiration for the American M1902 Officers sword, which is still used to this day. The grip is wire wrapped horn and is in great condition. The 35 blade is in great condition and is double edged with a single fuller