Original Rare Prussian Dreyse M-1860 Brass Hilted Fusilier Bayonet by Clemen & Jung - dated 1864 German Artwork & Posters The 98th was under the

The 98th was under the command of the Twelfth Air Force in September and October 1943

The topper measures approximately 12 1/2" x 4 1/4" and is of all aluminum construction

The grip is carved wood wrapped in silver wire

On 10 October an ultimatum was delivered to the German Garrison Commander of Aachen allowing him 24 hours to surrender the city and his troops

These items belonged to Lieutenant Leslie W

Original Rare Prussian Dreyse M-1860 Brass Hilted Fusilier Bayonet by Clemen & Jung - dated 1864 German Artwork & Posters The 98th was under theOriginal item: One Only. This is an Exceptionally RARE Prussian Bayonet, made for the M 1860 Dreyse Needlefire Fusilier Rifle. The Zndnadelgewehr (ignition needle rifle) was the invention of Johann Nicolaus von Dreyse, a German gunsmith from the Prussian region. This design was the first breech loading firearm design to use bolt action to open and close the chamber. The design was use during the middle portion of the 19th century, when the M1860