Description
Above the hallmarks is the cane's maker's name:
The top of the bell is stamped with the Manufacturers initials and address of:-
Combat Command B of the 10th Armored Division to Bastogne
Most of Foreign Legion remained in training until the Germans launched their offensive against France on May 10
Assmann & Söhne was partially licensed in the organization
Original U.S. WWI 1st Issue Warner & Swasey M-1908 Sniper Scope Serial 702 with Mounting Bracket for M1903 Springfield in Leather Case Multi Nation Flags Above the hallmarks is theOriginal item: Only One Available. This design was known as THE FIRST "OFFICIAL" SNIPER SCOPE" that was issued to snipers in the First World War. After the introduction of the Mauser based M1903 Springfield Service Rifle, it was proposed that telescopic sighted rifles be available to selected marksmen. An experimental rifle telescope, designed by Ambrose Swasey, a co founder of the Cleveland, Ohio firm of Warner & Swasey was selected. It was an