Original French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by St. Étienne with Scabbard - dated 1872 MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly Captain Eugene S

Captain Eugene S

"They have earned the gratitude of their country and county

and measures approximately 2 1/2"W x 4 1/4"H x 3/4"

This is his Ike jacket which is named to him along with his ASN and laundry number

Original French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by St. Étienne with Scabbard - dated 1872 MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly Captain Eugene SOriginal 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 25 1 2 inches. The spine of the bayonet is marked St. tienne Fvrier 1872,