Original French M1874 Gras Bayonet Converted to Chilean Police Sidearm with Scabbard Price_over $990 it was difficult to detect

it was difficult to detect with early metal detectors - the only metal present was a small amount in the mine's detonator

Waist width: 22”

The only wear it has is from age and storage

and the 26th Division HQ was moved up to Chamigny

photos and medals belonged to Bootsman Hans Krupsky who served for the entirety of World War Two in the German Kriegsmarine as a crewman aboard a Minensuchboot 1935 (Mine Sweeper)

Original French M1874 Gras Bayonet Converted to Chilean Police Sidearm with Scabbard Price_over $990 it was difficult to detectOriginal Item: Only One Available. This Chilean Police Sidearm began life as a long bladed bayonet for the French Fusil Modle 1874 "Gras" Rifle. It featured a more modern straight design with the reinforced spine had superior penetrating power against any type of armor. These were very often cut down or altered later on in their service life, just as this example has been. The blade has been shortened to just under 11 inches, and the hilt entirely