Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Parade Infantry Rifle by Châtellerault - Dated 1881 Helmets [2] Two battalions from Sonderverbande

[2] Two battalions from Sonderverbande 288 and one locally recruited Arab battalion were later amalgamated to form the 155th Rifle (later Panzergrenadier) Regiment within the division

1917-1919 by Russell Gordon Carter)

Has the stamped signature of Admiral Wilhelm Marshall as well as the ink stamp

but his appointment as VCNO was opposed by Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz

using similar requirements for award as the original silver variant

Original French Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80 Parade Infantry Rifle by Châtellerault - Dated 1881 Helmets [2] Two battalions from SonderverbandeOriginal item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of the Fusil Gras Modle 1874 M80, which was later "Dressed Up" for parade use. The receiver, barrel, sight, and cleaning rod were all buffed and heavily blued, which looks great, though it did make the markings faint. The fittings were then nickel plated, and the bolt left as polished bright steel. The stock was also refinished with a brown translucent varnish. This rifle is definitely