France, Third Republic. An M1866/1870 French Saber Bayonet, By The Manufacturer Of Arms Of Saint-Étienne Province of China "Mother" plastic brooch pin (45cm

"Mother" plastic brooch pin (45cm x 61cm)

naming his father

maker marked “Elektro Bebra” on reverse

privately tailored uniforms were typically of a better quality material and could differ from official patterns

It retains a transparent plastic moisture guard stitched onto the crown

France, Third Republic. An M1866/1870 French Saber Bayonet, By The Manufacturer Of Arms Of Saint-Étienne Province of China "Mother" plastic brooch pin (45cmThis 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.