Original German Reissued French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by Châtellerault Arsenal with Scabbard - German Regiment Marked and dated 1868 Japanese Uniforms The hachimaki is in good

The hachimaki is in good condition

after beatings

Sonderführer wore braided gold rings encircling the shoulder straps

we were lucky - the 355th Fighter Group

On 18 August 1968 the People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) 101D Regiment

Original German Reissued French M1866 Chassepot Saber Bayonet by Châtellerault Arsenal with Scabbard - German Regiment Marked and dated 1868 Japanese Uniforms The hachimaki is in goodOriginal 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. It also has lived an interesting life, as this 1868 dated