France, Third Republic. A Model 1874 Gras bayonet Newly Listed where this transcript was made

where this transcript was made and then sent to Borchardt’s parents in the same city

consisting of three zink and magnetic metal buttons on the right side meeting an equal number of reinforced buttonholes on the left side

The task force was now over six hours behind schedule

the reverse bearing central silvered integrated monograms of King/Kaiser Wilhelm I and Queen/Kaiserin Augusta of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach

A matching set of Heer Signals Feldwebel rank insignia

France, Third Republic. A Model 1874 Gras bayonet Newly Listed where this transcript was madeA good example of this type, well stamped on blade as well as guard, measuring 52 cm long blade that has some pitting, very fine. Footnote: The Gras was the last of the French sword type bayonets, being manufactured from 1874 until about 1885. It replaced the 1866 Chassepot bayonet and was replaced itself by the 1886 Lebel bayonet. The unique and well made T backed epee style blade was a departure from the previous Yataghan blades and was only