Rare 1903 Portuguese 8×56R Kropatschek Short 2nd Model – F.A. Arsenal Headstamp Radio The obverse of the medal

The obverse of the medal featured a portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I

Designed to improve functionality and durability

carefully crafted replica of the original wartime ammunition

This is a genuine Second World War military cartridge manufactured for the Wehrmacht during 1941

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Rare 1903 Portuguese 8×56R Kropatschek Short 2nd Model – F.A. Arsenal Headstamp Radio The obverse of the medalAn exceptionally scarce and highly collectible 1903 dated 856R Kropatschek Short 2nd Model inert cartridge, featuring the desirable F. A. headstamp, identifying production by the Portuguese state arsenal system, Fbrica de Armas. The 856R Kropatschek cartridge is closely associated with the famous Portuguese Kropatschek repeating rifles adopted during the late 19th century. These rifles represented an important transitional stage in military firearms