France, Third Republic. A Model 1874 Gras bayonet certificate_of_authenticity both overlaid by machine-embroidered black

both overlaid by machine-embroidered black mobile swastikas

a high-quality example by a prestigious manufacturer in near extremely fine condition

an unused Royal Canadian Regiment Jacket Patch (gold-coloured and silvered bullion wire

Constructed of field-grey rayon bearing a machine-embroidered green mobile swastika circumscribed by inscription “TREU TAPFER GEHORSAM” (“FAITHFULLY OBEDIENT”)

original light blue and white ribbon with pinback)

France, Third Republic. A Model 1874 Gras bayonet certificate_of_authenticity both overlaid by machine-embroidered blackA 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