Original U.S. Navy M-1870 Type 1 Brass Hilted Yataghan Bayonet with Scabbard for M1870 Remington Rifle MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly but SHAEF decided to use

but SHAEF decided to use the 17th Airborne Division instead

it appears to be unused

This example is fully nickel plated version

This was also a problem at the end of the war with inexperienced German troops

Finally proof was found by Robert Wilkinson-Latham that Wilkinson Sword actually produced the knives marked “ B2”

Original U.S. Navy M-1870 Type 1 Brass Hilted Yataghan Bayonet with Scabbard for M1870 Remington Rifle MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly but SHAEF decided to useOriginal Item: Only One Available: This is the lesser known of the Post Civil War Naval brass hilted bayonets for the U. S. Navy M1870 Remington Rolling block rifle, the Type 2 being somewhat more distinctive. It is a lovely yataghan style sword bayonet with a 20" blade, measuring 25 overall. It features a distinctive solid brass hilt with a feather scale design cast into the grip. The pommel is cast with the U. S. Crossed Cannons overlaying an Anchor