Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Danzig Arsenal dated 1891 - No Turkish Markings Russian/Soviet Militaria (2 pieces)

(2 pieces)

The instituting of the new grades of the General Assault Badge was in a direct response to the increasing number of soldiers which had continued to tally “combat days” after they had met the initial requirements of the standard version

and also has a nice inlaid ebony V shaped insert at the front

The sword has typical features seen with the sabres made by his manufactory

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Danzig Arsenal dated 1891 - No Turkish Markings Russian/Soviet Militaria (2 pieces)Original Item: Only one Available. This is a very nice example of the iconic German Gewehr 1888 "Commission Rifle", also known as the Gewehr 88, or GEW 88. It was manufactured at Danzig Arsenal, located on the Baltic Sea in what is today Gdask Poland, in 1891. It then and then saw long service, as indicated by the different markings on the gun. It also does not have any export markings from Turkey or other countries, so this was never shipped off as