Original Austro-Hungarian WWI Pair of Bayonet Sword Knots - Rare MG 42 Mounts Marine Fighter Squadron 323 (VMF-323)

Marine Fighter Squadron 323 (VMF-323) began combat operations from USS Badoeng Strait as part of Marine Aircraft Group 33 (MAG-33)

but instead were answering the nation’s call to arms

and her sick bay took in more seriously wounded personnel for emergency treatment

This example is offered in very good condition with fuze housing

having spent many years as part of a private collection

Original Austro-Hungarian WWI Pair of Bayonet Sword Knots - Rare MG 42 Mounts Marine Fighter Squadron 323 (VMF-323)Original Items. Only One Pair Available. This is a very scarce pair of Austro Hungarian WWI era sword bayonet knots. A sword knot is a traditional lanyard or cord attached to the hilt of a sword. Originally, soldiers looped it around their wrists during mounted combat to prevent losing the weapon if it was dropped. Today, these knots are largely ornamental and serve as required ceremonial uniform accessories. Sword knots of the WWI period are very