France, Third Republic. A Model 1874 Gras bayonet certificate_of_authenticity Constructed of field-grey rayon bearing

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

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

A remarkable Great War D

original light blue and white ribbon with pinback)

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

France, Third Republic. A Model 1874 Gras bayonet certificate_of_authenticity Constructed of field-grey rayon bearingA 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