Original Imperial Russian Model 1870 Berdan II Infantry Long Rifle by Tula Arsenal with Crest Serial 80838 - Dated 1880 African Militaria - Order of the Garter

- Order of the Garter Badge and Sash (Chained) Award: The Most Noble Order of the Garter is an order of chivalry founded by Edward III of England in 1348

The Beret is size 6 3/4 (56cm)

Reinforcement by Squadron "X"Late in November 1942

Approximate Measurements:Collar to shoulder: 10”Shoulder to end of sleeve: 22”Shoulder to shoulder: 19 ½”Chest width: 22”Waist width: 20 ½”Hip width: 21”Front length: 29"

It does still give a relatively good image

Original Imperial Russian Model 1870 Berdan II Infantry Long Rifle by Tula Arsenal with Crest Serial 80838 - Dated 1880 African Militaria - Order of the GarterOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is lovely antique gun, a Berdan Model of 1870 rifle, also called the Berdan II, manufactured in Russia in 1880. These were obsoleted in 1895 after the adoption of the M 1891 Mosin Nagant Rifle. This extremely scarce Imperial Russian Berdan M. II Single Shot Infantry Rifle is a very impressive Imperial Russian infantry bolt action rifle designed by US Army General Hiram Berdan. The rifle is 1350mm long,