Austro-Hungarian Empire. An Austrian-Made Kropatschek Bayonet By Steyr For Export To Portugal Buy Now inscribed “Fideliter & Constanter” (Latin

inscribed “Fideliter & Constanter” (Latin - Faithful and Steadfast) in golden lettering

Issued 1899-1918

overlaid by a smaller silver eight point star with clusters of seven beaded rays

There was little chance that a valued instructor would see overseas service

Austro-Hungarian Empire. An Austrian-Made Kropatschek Bayonet By Steyr For Export To Portugal Buy Now inscribed “Fideliter & Constanter” (LatinThis bayonet features a 470 mm long steel blade, magnetic, incorporating a bright finish along with a semi sharp blade and a very sharp tip, the fuller running almost the full length of the bayonet on both sides, marked with a stylized X like insignia penetrated by a horizontal rule (Portuguese export mark) in the centre on the reverse ricasso, the spine engraved in running script "Steyr 1886." beside the crossguard. The blade is embedded into the