Original Italian M.1856 Bersaglieri Bayonet with Scabbard - Also Used with Converted Carcano M1868 Rifles Military Equipment From pilot 307th Ron Brown's

From pilot 307th Ron Brown's diary: "Ran into about 100 Fw's and Me's on the morning mission

There is a bit of oxidation near the cross guard

The New England infantrymen did battle with the Japanese and the jungle alike

This was a non-lethal parachute retarded flare that could be used for battlefield illumination or as a signal flare

Original Italian M.1856 Bersaglieri Bayonet with Scabbard - Also Used with Converted Carcano M1868 Rifles Military Equipment From pilot 307th Ron Brown'sOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a most unusual mid 1850's brass hilted short sword bayonet, as used by Italian Bersaglieri ("Sharpshooters"). It is fitted with a double edged spear point blade over 17" in length, and is just over 22" in overall length. The hilt design is very reminiscent of the British Brunswick bayonet, with a ribbed brass handle and cross pin bayonet latch. The bayonet comes complete with its brass mounted leather