Original 19th Century Japanese Type 18 Murata Rifle Bayonet with Leather Scabbard ERA USMC entered the United States

USMC entered the United States Marine Corps in March 1940 and reported for flight training at Pensacola Naval Air Station in April 1940

The leather mounting pad is dated 1917

also operating from Italy

the 63rd crossed the Neckar River near Mosbach and the Jagst River The 253rd Infantry Regiment

which was removed with more recent polishing

Original 19th Century Japanese Type 18 Murata Rifle Bayonet with Leather Scabbard ERA USMC entered the United StatesOriginal Item: Only One Available: The Murata rifle ( Murata jy) was was designed by Major Murata Tsuneyoshi, and was the first locally produced Japanese service rifle. It was adopted in 1880 as the Meiji Type 13 Murata single shot rifle. The 13 referred to the adoption date, the year 13 in the Meiji period according to the Japanese calendar, and these were marked (juu san 13) on the receiver. This was Japan's initial breech loading Rifle completely