France, Third Republic. A Model 1874 Gras bayonet certificate_of_authenticity A remarkable Great War D

A remarkable Great War D

flanked by silver initials “FM” for “Förderndes Mitglied” (“Supporting Member”)

where he received further treatment before rejoining his unit on July 7th

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

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

France, Third Republic. A Model 1874 Gras bayonet certificate_of_authenticity A remarkable Great War DA 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