France, Third Republic. An M1866/1870 French Saber Bayonet, By The Manufacturer Of Arms Of Saint-Étienne Newly Listed Two magnetic metal rivets attach

Two magnetic metal rivets attach a blackened leather belt loop to the scabbard

spot on the white satin of the inside lid

hallmarked on the suspension ring

the belt constructed of pressed leather

as a "secret agent" in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant (Temporary) with MI1(C)

France, Third Republic. An M1866/1870 French Saber Bayonet, By The Manufacturer Of Arms Of Saint-Étienne Newly Listed Two magnetic metal rivets attachThis 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.