Original U.S. WWI Rare 27th Division AEF Unit-Marked M1917 “American Enfield” Rifle Action (Breech) Cover - 101st Cavalry NY German Holsters Both of the SSI patches

Both of the SSI patches are outlined with parachute cord

but is still nice and supple

the Americans awarded themselves the nickname of the "Polar Bears" as a testament to surviving the arctic winter

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"cbl" indicates that the case was made by Vereinigte Deutsche Metallwerke AG in Nurnberg A key to the manufacturers' codes can be found in German Military Letter Codes 1939 - 1945 by John Walter (IMA Product Number MB1052)

Original U.S. WWI Rare 27th Division AEF Unit-Marked M1917 “American Enfield” Rifle Action (Breech) Cover - 101st Cavalry NY German Holsters Both of the SSI patchesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of a rather rare rifle accessory from WWI. A breech cover was used to prevent dirt and debris from getting into the action of a rifle when it was being carried on a long and dusty march. The Lee Enfield breech cover was used from the First World War through to the Second and was a short cover that protected the bolt and magazine. The cover is unit marked to the 101st New York Cavalry which