Original U.S. WWII French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet Converted To Fighting Knife With Leather Scabbard - Named / Laundry Number Marked Manufacture Type_Original Items The award was first given

The award was first given out on 30 January 1940

probably from contact with the scabbard

/K 51 on the 10 May 1940 stood at 36 He 111s of which 34 were serviceable

and parts on hand were used

Original U.S. WWII French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet Converted To Fighting Knife With Leather Scabbard - Named / Laundry Number Marked Manufacture Type_Original Items The award was first givenOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example on just how resourceful the individual can be during combat. We unfortunately do not know the actual history of this converted fighting knife, but it is our belief that an American soldier either purchased or found this bayonet and cut it down. The bayonet itself appears to be dated 1878 on the spine, but due to how worn the markings are it is very difficult to read. There is an arsenal