Original Belgian Terssen Model 1868 Pioneer Sawback Bayonet for Comblain Rifle dated 1874 with Scabbard Japanese Uniforms The acid-etched Alles für Deutschland

The acid-etched Alles für Deutschland (Everything for Germany) SA motto is slightly worn

6th Company

This is the only post war component of this set

It dates from the late 1700s to the early 1800s

It also bears the motto HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE

Original Belgian Terssen Model 1868 Pioneer Sawback Bayonet for Comblain Rifle dated 1874 with Scabbard Japanese Uniforms The acid-etched Alles für DeutschlandOriginal Item: One Only. This is a fine example of the rare early Model 1868 Pioneer Saw back Bayonet, originally designed for the Belgian Terssen Rifle. However the Terssen was relatively quickly replaced by the M1870 Comblain rifle, which was designed with the same mounting parameters, so most of these saw service with the Comblain, especially when dated well after the Terssen was obsoleted. This bayonet used as the prototype for the German 1871