Original French Modèle 1890 Gendarmerie Carbine Cruciform Épée Bayonet with Steel Scabbard Restoration Materials The wood stock is just

The wood stock is just lovely "tiger maple" which is full stocked almost to the muzzle with lots of character in a honey color

36th Infantry Division would be the reserve units for the 2nd Regiment

and gesetzlich geschützt (protected by law)

tough but short

Quality engraved 32" blade showing large U

Original French Modèle 1890 Gendarmerie Carbine Cruciform Épée Bayonet with Steel Scabbard Restoration Materials The wood stock is justOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a French cruciform pe bayonet, designed for the Mannlicher Berthier Modle 1890 Gendarmerie Carbine. This rifle saw much service in French Indochina and other colonial areas. The bayonet has a 20 1 2 inch blade, and an overall length of about 25 inches. There is an old label on the solid nickel grip, indicating that is a "French 1890 Gendarmerie Bayonet". The earlier M1886 bayonet had