France, Third Republic. An M1866/1870 French Saber Bayonet, By The Manufacturer Of Arms Of Saint-Étienne Province of China in silver (marked “800” for

in silver (marked “800” for silver content)

Each strap measures 52 mm (w) x 120 mm (l) and is secured in place with machine stitching at the outer edge and with a pebbled magnetic metal button on the inner edge

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interior of the case in very fine condition

enamel in medallions is very thin but intact

France, Third Republic. An M1866/1870 French Saber Bayonet, By The Manufacturer Of Arms Of Saint-Étienne Province of China in silver (marked “800” forThis 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.