Original Imperial German WWI M-1871 Mauser "Walking Out" Etched Parade Dress Bayonet with Scabbard Sharps Rifle The F-S fighting knife was

The F-S fighting knife was made famous during World War II when issued to British Commandos

The inner guard folds away

The top two lines roughly translate to "The commander of the fire brigade police department"

This Reichskriegsflagge was captured in on May 5th

Original Imperial German WWI M-1871 Mauser "Walking Out" Etched Parade Dress Bayonet with Scabbard Sharps Rifle The F-S fighting knife wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. Commonly referred to as a "walking out" Bayonet, this edged weapon was never designed to actually fit on any rifle even the Mauser 1871 model after which it is named. This is a lovely Dress or Parade Bayonet, worn only on ceremonial occasions and when going on leave. These usually have a higher quality finish than the issue M 71 Bayonet, and this example has a lovely etched blade. There are panels on both sides