France, Third Republic. A Model 1874 Gras bayonet Republic of and Coronation Medal 1937 (in

and Coronation Medal 1937 (in silver

light padding

1915 from Halifax

in original fitted case of issue

Medal for the Capture of Koenigsberg (in brass

France, Third Republic. A Model 1874 Gras bayonet Republic of and Coronation Medal 1937 (inA good example of this type, well stamped on blade as well as guard, measuring 52 cm long blade that has some pitting, very fine. Footnote: The Gras was the last of the French sword type bayonets, being manufactured from 1874 until about 1885. It replaced the 1866 Chassepot bayonet and was replaced itself by the 1886 Lebel bayonet. The unique and well made T backed epee style blade was a departure from the previous Yataghan blades and was only