Original Austrian WWI Ersatz Bayonet with Scabbard & Unit Markings for the M1895 Mannlicher Rifle German Field Equipment These are both [FDL]

These are both [FDL]

The first badge has most of the plating worn off on the face

and is somewhat stiff due to age

showing very little sign of use

Original Austrian WWI Ersatz Bayonet with Scabbard & Unit Markings for the M1895 Mannlicher Rifle German Field Equipment These are both [FDL]Original Item: Only One Set Available. This is a great "Attic Find" condition Austrian made Ersatz (replacement) bayonet with scabbard, made to fit the Austro Hungarian Empire's Mannlicher M1895 straight pull bolt action Rifle, which was the principal Rifle of the first World War for the Austrian Empire. When WWI began, there was a shortage of bayonets, so these "Emergency Issue" bayonets were produced quickly to meet the need. As can be seen, this