Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Trowel Bayonet with Complete Scabbard - Missing Handle Iraq On each epaulet is the

On each epaulet is the insignia denoting the original wearer held the rank of flight lieutenant

with rust chipping in the edge near the top of the blade

common to all versions of the customs cap

This is a wonderful trio of painted leather squadron patches that would have been present on the front left of a flight jacket during WWII

The stock is also in great shape

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Trowel Bayonet with Complete Scabbard - Missing Handle Iraq On each epaulet is theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of an 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 "Trowel" Bayonet with a mostly complete scabbard, only missing the belt loop with the U. S. rosette! Owning one of these is a must for any serious Springfield trapdoor collector, and offerings like this do not come by very often at all! Designed to fit a 45 70 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle, these you just don't see anymore, especially in this condition,