France, Iii Republic. An M1866 Chassepot Yataghan Sword Bayonet, By Alexander Coppel Of Solingen Buy Now constructed of dark bluish-green wool

constructed of dark bluish-green wool

metal thread

The cross is constructed of bronzed metal (magnetic)

all over a hollow background

France, Iii Republic. An M1866 Chassepot Yataghan Sword Bayonet, By Alexander Coppel Of Solingen Buy Now constructed of dark bluish-green woolThis bayonet features a 575 mm 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, marked with a capital "C" within a recessed circle on the obverse ricasso, maker marked with an "A" and a "C" flanking a set of scales (Alexander Coppel of Solingen) on the reverse ricasso. The blade is embedded into the heavy steel crossguard that is designed