Original French Fusil Modèle 1866 Chassepot by Mutzig Captured by Germany and Converted to Carbine Napoleonic Markings: 2189 / O and

Markings: 2189 / O and 41 fnj

This National Flag of Germany from WW2 is signed by members of F Company of the 353rd Infantry Regiment

replacing a very similar flag in service since 1935

German and Japanese Combat Planes

Original French Fusil Modèle 1866 Chassepot by Mutzig Captured by Germany and Converted to Carbine Napoleonic Markings: 2189 / O andOriginal Item: Only One Available. Despite the fact that the French needle fire Chassepot rifle was far superior to the needle fire Prussian Dreyse rifle, the French took a swift and decisive beating in the war of 1870 71. In fairness to the French, the defeat was due to Napoleon III's foolhardiness in allowing himself to get captured at the Battle of Sedan and the show was then over. During and after the conflict, about 665,000 Chassepot rifles had