Original 19th Century Japanese Type 18 Murata Rifle Bayonet with Leather Scabbard Headgear 33296638 (MIA / KIA) PA

33296638 (MIA / KIA) PA

if awarded the Military Merit Cross with the War Decoration

They lived in Hammondsville

There is a large Coat of Arms in carved displaying a Knight's helmet over a shield amidst flags and banners reading MANNES

Original 19th Century Japanese Type 18 Murata Rifle Bayonet with Leather Scabbard Headgear 33296638 (MIA / KIA) PAOriginal Item: Only One Available: The Murata rifle ( Murata jy) was was designed by Major Murata Tsuneyoshi, and was the first locally produced Japanese service rifle. It was adopted in 1880 as the Meiji Type 13 Murata single shot rifle. The 13 referred to the adoption date, the year 13 in the Meiji period according to the Japanese calendar, and these were marked (juu san 13) on the receiver. This was Japan's initial breech loading Rifle completely