Original Imperial German M-1898/05 n/A Butcher Bayonet and Scabbard with Frog by F. W. Holler of Solingen - Post War Use Japanese Edged Weapons At the time Singapore was

At the time Singapore was administered by The Honorable East India Company (The Government of India) and in 1854 on July 8th a volunteer unit was established as the SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER RIFLE CORPS and its first parade was held on 8th of March 1855

The decoration was issued in three classes and was awarded for a wide variety of service

many paratroopers had to row with their weapons because the canvas boats lacked sufficient paddles

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Original Imperial German M-1898/05 n/A Butcher Bayonet and Scabbard with Frog by F. W. Holler of Solingen - Post War Use Japanese Edged Weapons At the time Singapore wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a good example of the M 1898 05 Bayonet (Seitengewehr), which was the most common German Bayonet of the First World War. It was intended for use on the standard issue service rifle of Imperial Germany: the Mauser designed Gewehr 98 (GEW 98). It features a heavy 14. 5 inch steel blade with distinct bulge toward the point, giving extra weight and power to the business end, known as a "butcher blade". This