Original Belgian Model 1880 Pioneer Engineer Sawback Bayonet with Scabbard by German Maker Alcoso - Dated 1888 17th Century This is the entire works

This is the entire works

which has remained in storage for over 50 years

and as the war progressed the Heer Army and other branches switched to uniforms intended for real combat use

It then saw service throughout the war

the missiles were not identical

Original Belgian Model 1880 Pioneer Engineer Sawback Bayonet with Scabbard by German Maker Alcoso - Dated 1888 17th Century This is the entire worksOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very scarce Belgian Bayonet, the Model 1880 sawback for use by pioneers engineers in the Belgian Army to cut brush and saplings. One of only two sawback bayonets used by Belgium this version has a lighter fullered blade. Up until WWI, this style of bayonet was common for "Pioneer" troops, light engineering soldiers that prepared for later troops. Contrary to rumors, the back of the bayonet really was for