Original U.S. Extremely Rare Type I M-1816 Fencing Training Socket Bayonet - Whalebone “Baleen” Blade with Leather-Wrapped Rubber Ball Japanese Replica Foam padding is missing as

Foam padding is missing as well

There are a few small dents to the scabbard but nothing too serious

The lining is the lushest curly bright white lamb's wool that we have seen in these gloves

The Japanese plane shot down by the Dale off the entrance buoys was observed to the Commanding Officer

perfect for an Early Aviation enthusiast

Original U.S. Extremely Rare Type I M-1816 Fencing Training Socket Bayonet - Whalebone “Baleen” Blade with Leather-Wrapped Rubber Ball Japanese Replica Foam padding is missing asOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is one of the scarcest bayonets we have ever offered at IMA. The M 1816 Fencing Bayonet utilized the socket from a M 1816 22 27 socket bayonet, and had the blade removed, with a short rectangular receptacle replacing the blade. The receptacle accepted the end of a flexible bayonet blade made from baleen (referred to a whalebone in the period). The baleen was used to make items that were lightweight, but also