France, Third Republic. An M1866/1870 French Saber Bayonet, By The Manufacturer Of Arms Of Saint-Étienne GTRexclude measuring 38 mm (w) x

measuring 38 mm (w) x 20

Cole left for the 2nd Battalion on the 17th

enamelled insignia on a silver maple leaf base

inscribed "ESTABLISHED UNDER ROYAL SANCTION" above and dated "1785" below

France, Third Republic. An M1866/1870 French Saber Bayonet, By The Manufacturer Of Arms Of Saint-Étienne GTRexclude measuring 38 mm (w) xThis bayonet features a 57 cm long steel blade, magnetic, incorporating a semi sharp blade and a very sharp tip, the fuller running three quarters of the length of the bayonet on both sides, engraved in running script "Mre d'Armes de St. Etienne" (Manufacturer of Weapons of Saint tienne) and "Mars 1874" on the wide spine, extensive foundry and government proof marks on crossguard, with original black painted scabbard, very fine.