Original U.S. WWI US Army Officer Accouterments lot With Sword Belt and Tin Storage Case - 11 Items Snider Rifles & Bayonets 1916 and 1917

1916 and 1917

The result is that the original fine walnut wood stock now reaches to within an inch of the barrel muzzle

a relatively long career (34 years) for a swordsmith of that era

which could be awarded posthumously): Awarded to those wounded five or more times

Condition used but good and sturdy without major defects

Original U.S. WWI US Army Officer Accouterments lot With Sword Belt and Tin Storage Case - 11 Items Snider Rifles & Bayonets 1916 and 1917Original Items: Only One Lot of 11 Available. In the early days of the U. S. Army, the uniform worn in combat was essentially the same as that worn for everyday duties, as was the common practice with most armies of the time. This changed in modern times, as field uniforms were developed which were more suited for battle. During the 19th century, army uniforms were relatively simple. Typically, the same uniform served as a garrison uniform and as a