Original U.S. Pre - WWI Reissue M1905 Springfield 16 inch Rifle Bayonet Marked S.A. with WWII M3 Scabbard - Dated 1909 Receiver Top Cover which came to us a

which came to us a bit worse for wear

After the battle

The chevrons present are a single red discharge stripe on the left sleeve and two inverted overseas chevrons on the lower left cuff denoting 12 months of overseas service

it was again "re-instituted" and awarded to those who took part in the fortification of the western borders

Original U.S. Pre - WWI Reissue M1905 Springfield 16 inch Rifle Bayonet Marked S.A. with WWII M3 Scabbard - Dated 1909 Receiver Top Cover which came to us aOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Condition 16 WWI M1905 Springfield rifle bayonet by the Springfield Armory, complete with an original M3 Scabbard, indicating possible WWII reissue. It is dated 1909, being made during the pre WWI period for the M1903 Springfield rifle. It is still in the original issued configuration, with the 16 inch blued blade, blued handle and cross guard, and wooden grip scales. The M1905 was originally