Original French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by St. Étienne with Scabbard - dated 1870; Matching Serial VHS " The badge is in

" The badge is in great shape

This is a very beautiful and seldom seen original and non-upgraded LP28 with matching serial numbers

The mask is a size 2 and shows some wear the eye lenses are in good shape and dated 1938

Bavarian troops

belt is included and original to the jacket

Original French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by St. Étienne with Scabbard - dated 1870; Matching Serial VHS " The badge is inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the long "yataghan" saber bladed bayonet for the French Fusil Modle 1874 "Gras" Rifle, Fusil modle 1866 "Chassepot" Needle Fire rifle. These were very often cut down or altered later on in their service life, but this example still has the original full length 22 3 4 inch long blade, with an overall length of 27 1 2 inches. The spine of the bayonet is marked St. tienne 1870, indicating