France, Ii Empire. An M1842 Yataghan Sword Bayonet GTRexclude it measures approximately 90mm x

it measures approximately 90mm x 102mm (3 ½ x 4 inches)

Each side of the cap band bears a pebbled magnetic metal button

76 mm (w) x 73

and in 1973

Murray and Company (1938-1939)

France, Ii Empire. An M1842 Yataghan Sword Bayonet GTRexclude it measures approximately 90mm xThis bayonet features a 570 mm long steel blade, with a curved or "yataghan" shape, magnetic, incorporating a semi sharp blade and a semi sharp tip, the fuller running three quarters of the length of the bayonet on both sides, marked with a unique insignia that appears to be a large "B" combined with a semi circle on its left side, with a capital "P" and a Gothic scripted "A" just below the unique insignia on the obverse ricasso. The blade is embedded