France, Third Republic. An M1866/1870 French Saber Bayonet, By The Manufacturer Of Arms Of Saint-Étienne Province of China Monetny Dvor mint marked and

Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "589218" on the reverse

with years “1935/36”

It is signed in blue crayon by the Commander-in-Chief of Air Fleet 6

An Iron Cross 1st Class 1939 Case by Paul Maybauer - Silvered iron cross insignia on the lid

After fitting out as an auxiliary cruiser

France, Third Republic. An M1866/1870 French Saber Bayonet, By The Manufacturer Of Arms Of Saint-Étienne Province of China Monetny Dvor mint marked andThis 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.