France, Iii Republic. An M1866 Chassepot Yataghan Sword Bayonet, By Alexander Coppel Of Solingen Archive in three divisions: Military

in three divisions: Military

which explains that the material in the book comes from multiple sources

the twelve o’clock arm with an integral loop and suspension ring connecting to a period original shortened length of ribbon

in uniform with a camouflage-pattern helmet cover and with the Knight’s Cross clearly visible

Later that Summer

France, Iii Republic. An M1866 Chassepot Yataghan Sword Bayonet, By Alexander Coppel Of Solingen Archive in three divisions: MilitaryThis 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