Original Balkan Iron and Brass Clad Miquelet Tanchika Long Musket c.1790 P-1853 Enfield Used by both COMMANDOS and

Used by both COMMANDOS and AIR CREWS for survival

the other 18th Army Group component which had been campaigning in Tunisia since November 1942

This example is surrounded by a laurel wreath amid 2" wide spread wings

Lt WILLIAM KING

Original Balkan Iron and Brass Clad Miquelet Tanchika Long Musket c.1790 P-1853 Enfield Used by both COMMANDOS andOriginal Item: One of a kind. The Miquelet (Migulet) Tanchika was the traditional muzzle loading long gun of the Balkans and Greece in the early to mid 1800s. Of almost all steel construction inlaid with decoratively engraved and embossed brass panels and mounts. The 56 1 2" octagonal barrel bears barrel makers and armorer's mark and lettering. Almost 70" overall length, in just lovely cleaned and polished condition. A truly impressive weapon. There