Original French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by St. Étienne with Scabbard - Matching Serial Night Sights - Submarine Combat Patrol Insignia

- Submarine Combat Patrol Insignia with (3) Gold Stars

As with other seat types the Fl 30231 required that the pilot or aircrew member sit on the parachute pack as a cushion when flying

so they double struck it

The helmet comes complete with its puggaree

along the entire circumference of the medal

Original French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by St. Étienne with Scabbard - Matching Serial Night Sights - Submarine Combat Patrol InsigniaOriginal 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 27 1 2 inches. The spine of the bayonet is very faintly marked St. tienne,