Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Infantry Rifle with Excellent Bore - Matching Serial 49410 British Awards Medals Badges Insignia It did quite a good

It did quite a good job of protecting the blade from damage and oxidation

This dagger definitely looks to have seen exposure to the elements over a significant period of time

and looks to be made of “loose” cotton

The design for the trench mace is noticeably different than many known Austrian World War One trench clubs

and the leather liner chinstrap is still intact and in good condition

Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Infantry Rifle with Excellent Bore - Matching Serial 49410 British Awards Medals Badges Insignia It did quite a goodOriginal Item: Only One Available. The first Model Schmidt Rubin rifle was designed and approved in 1889, with production running between 1891 and 1897 at Eidgenoessische Waffenfabrik (Swiss Arms Factory), Bern, with a total production of about 212,000. This means that all model 1889 Schmidt Rubin rifles are pre 1899, and considered antique under Federal Law. As this is rifle serial number 49410, we estimate this rifle was produced in 1892 1893. This