Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal Serial 4388 W with Turkish Markings - Dated 1891 German Machine Guns In 1944 the separate parachute

In 1944 the separate parachute and glider insignias with infantry blue or artillery red background were merged into a combined parachute and glider on a blue base with a red circle

000 TOKYO NI 54 and shows Tokyo

First Army followed Third Army

Advance on Kinston and Goldsboro March 6–21

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal Serial 4388 W with Turkish Markings - Dated 1891 German Machine Guns In 1944 the separate parachuteOriginal Item: Only one Available. This is a very good example of the iconic German Gewehr 1888 "Commission Rifle", also known as the Gewehr 88, or GEW 88. It was manufactured at the Erfurt Imperial Arsenal, located in Erfurt, Thuringia, in 1891. It then saw long service, as indicated by condition and mismatched serial numbers on the gun. There is also a crossed out regimental designation on the lower barrel band, which we are not able to read. These