Original French Modèle 1777 Brass Frame Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Maubeuge Arsenal with Intact Belt Hook - Circa 1780 Gift Card but this is definitely a

but this is definitely a musket that saw long service while exposed to the elements

The armband was only worn during active policing duties and returned to the Feldgendarmerie issuing authority on completion of the service

A bloody hand print is used to signify the mark of Germany

Recipients were recognised for extraordinary heroism

The pennant is an enormous 64 x 124” with a very heavy header with a long halyard rope

Original French Modèle 1777 Brass Frame Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Maubeuge Arsenal with Intact Belt Hook - Circa 1780 Gift Card but this is definitely aOriginal item. Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the father of American single shot martial pistols, the French M 1777 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol. This was the pistol the U. S. company of "Simeon & North" copied to create the newly independent United States' first martial flintlock pistol. These pistols are very rare on the market, especially ones such as this that are still in the original flintlock configuration. Most that we have