This is a rare to find WW1 1914 French Patent Paris Made Trench Warfare Mirror Attachment For British SMLE Rifle Bayonets (illustrated in image 1 is a period image of one of these devices in use attached to a British Sgts SMLE rifle). The steel cased mirror 3 ¾” x 1 ¾”x 8mm when closed. The hinged case has a clip attachment to the rear which neatly slides onto the tip of a British Pattern 1907 bayonet. The clip is hinged for adjustment. The front of the case has what looks like an indistinct French makers name and ‘Paris Brevete SGDG’. The case opens to reveal a small mirror which is clean and undamaged and original illustrated instructions for use label. The label has service wear to the edges. The label has French 1914 copyright detail. The price for this rare trench warfare piece includes UK delivery. Sn 21954 (in Misc drawer office) NB The WW1 SMLE illustrated in the images is not included but is available separately on our website stock number D 5990)
£395.00