Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 1888 Commission Rifle by ŒWG Steyr serial 3190d - Dated 1894 U.S. Equipment they decorated it quite nicely

they decorated it quite nicely on all sides of the helmet

Unable to afford knee boots for Other Ranks Germany/Italy/Austrian introduced tall black leather gaiters for "Special Units" that secured under the boot and covered the top of the foot and ascended 8" up the leg secured by three buckles with straps

(Takes Enfield 1907

769 wounded

Original Item: Chain Mailed Leather Hot 81mm Mortar Barrel Mitt with Matching Shoulder Pad Protector

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 1888 Commission Rifle by ŒWG Steyr serial 3190d - Dated 1894 U.S. Equipment they decorated it quite nicelyOriginal Item: Only one Available. This is a good example of the iconic German Gewehr 1888 "Commission Rifle", also known as the Gewehr 88, or GEW 88. It was manufactured by the Steyr Mannlicher firearms division of sterreichische Waffenfabriksgesellschaft (WG, Austrian Arms Manufacturing Company) in Austria. The rifle then and then saw long service, as indicated by the large amount of wear on the gun, as well as the mismatch bolt serial numbers.