France, Third Republic. An M1866/1870 French Saber Bayonet, By The Manufacturer Of Arms Of Saint-Étienne Province of China with years “1935/36”

with years “1935/36”

Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "589218" on the reverse

It is signed in blue crayon by the Commander-in-Chief of Air Fleet 6

effectively ending the war for him

Straight Bill of Lading (numbered "006 1231 00"

France, Third Republic. An M1866/1870 French Saber Bayonet, By The Manufacturer Of Arms Of Saint-Étienne Province of China with years “1935/36”This 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.