Original U.S. Pre-WWI Extremely Scarce Experimental 1903 Springfield Rod Bayonet - First Model of the 1903 Springfield Rifle Military Equipment The stitching is also somewhat

The stitching is also somewhat pulled in areas

All of the helmet's fittings are alloy

This pennant measures 12 inches by 8 inches and is double sided

The rest of the blade has lovely foliate and scroll designs

Original U.S. Pre-WWI Extremely Scarce Experimental 1903 Springfield Rod Bayonet - First Model of the 1903 Springfield Rifle Military Equipment The stitching is also somewhatOriginal Item. Only One Available. There were many variations of what would become the 1903 Springfield. Once the overall design was chosen, a spike type bayonet with storage in the forend of the stock was added to the design. This new design was accepted, type classified and officially adopted as the United States Rifle, Caliber . 30, Model 1903 and entered production in 1903. The M1903 became commonly known among its users as the "aught three" in