Original German-made South African Boer Mauser M1871-Style Reversed Quillon Bayonet with Scabbard MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly He was awarded the Navy

He was awarded the Navy Cross and his citation is as follows

This is very patriotic and possibly made by one of the Regimental Officer's wives

Genuine Vietnam War stainless steel

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Original German-made South African Boer Mauser M1871-Style Reversed Quillon Bayonet with Scabbard MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly He was awarded the NavyOriginal item: Only One Available. Made in Germany and marked on the blade SIMSON & CO. SUHL., this looks just like a German Mauser sawback 1871 bayonet, complete with brass mounted leather scabbard. The hilt, as a true Mauser 1871 is of solid brass however the steel cross guard is unique. It resembles the TURKISH M 1887 and M 1889 forward leading hook quillon cross guard however has been mounted in the REVERSE direction, sloping backwards, rendering