Original Dutch WWI M1895 Mannlicher Carbine No.1 New Model Dagger Bayonet with Scabbard Category_Martini-Henry Rifles Almost the only American theater

Almost the only American theater reserve were the two refitting airborne divisions

These three items came from the estate of a British WW1 Officer whose family decided to no longer hang onto such relics

With such severe winter weather it became necessary to maintain alert crews at all tunes to insure that the runways and taxiways were kept free of snow

the squadron proceeded to Morrison Field

Original Dutch WWI M1895 Mannlicher Carbine No.1 New Model Dagger Bayonet with Scabbard Category_Martini-Henry Rifles Almost the only American theaterOriginal Item: Only One Available. During the First World war, the Dutch armed forces issued a bayonet to be mounted on the Carbine No. 1 Old Model. The reason behind this was that the Cavalry of other countries were also being issued bayonets. When the Dutch Cavalry and Mobile Artillery replaced their No. 1 Old Model Carbine for the No. 1 New Model Carbine, they also changed their converted Beaumont bayonets for a brand new type M1895 carbine