Original German WWII Police Long Dress Bayonet by Alexander Coppel with Unit Marking U.S. Machine Guns The standard Infantry barrel length

The standard Infantry barrel length was about 31 1/2" whereas the barrel on a Cadet Rifle was just about 2 1/2 inches shorter coming in at around 29"

It also looks like at some point after production they were painted gold for display purposes

- 2 x Plain Gauze

only about 25 of this model bicycle are known to have escaped the ravages of time

There are swivel bales on the left and right side for a chinstrap

Original German WWII Police Long Dress Bayonet by Alexander Coppel with Unit Marking U.S. Machine Guns The standard Infantry barrel lengthOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Unit Marked Police Long Dress "Walking Out" Bayonet by Alexander Coppel of Solingen. At some time during the past the original scabbard was lost, along with any accessories that might have been attached. The handle of the bayonet is lovely nickel plated brass alloy, featuring a very nice decorated "Birds Head" pommel without a bayonet slot, and an upswept cross guard decorated with oak leaves. The