France, Third Republic. A Model 1874 Gras bayonet consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac number 321

number 321

The blouse measures 400 mm across the shoulders and 545 mm in length overall

A well-preserved Heer EM/NCO’s M42 overseas cap

It also bears a stamped Kriegsmarine Waffenamt mark

7 mm (w) x 22

France, Third Republic. A Model 1874 Gras bayonet consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac number 321A 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