Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Ludwig Loewe with Turkish Markings Serial 6074 h - Dated 1890 MP 40 The very attractive brass body

The very attractive brass body and streamers really make this a flagship piece for any ordnance collection

The citation reads:“For extraordinary heroism in action against enemy Japanese forces during the assault and capture of Okinawa

The sword is in phenomenal shape overall

which is most likely why it is devoid of markings

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Ludwig Loewe with Turkish Markings Serial 6074 h - Dated 1890 MP 40 The very attractive brass bodyOriginal Item: Only one Available. This is a very good example of the iconic German Gewehr 1888 "Commission Rifle", also known as the Gewehr 88, or GEW 88. It was made by Ludwig Loewe & Company in Berlin, the company that eventually become the famous Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken Aktien Gesellschaft (German Weapons and Munitions public limited company), known more commonly as DWM. They were a major producer of weapons for Imperial Germany