the time of bi-planes and wooden propellers
It still has an original chin strap
Alexis Godillot of Paris (who provided the Perrin revolvers to the US) and even Tiffany & Company
It even retains its now rather faded body cord designed with pom-poms to be worn around the body for the sword to be carried on someone's back
Strange things happen in this weird world
Original U.S. Civil War Model 1842 Saber Bayonet by PDL of Solingen Historical Military Books the time of bi-planes andOriginal Item: Only One available. This Model 1842 Saber Bayonet is a copy of the French Model 1840, but with a "cock's comb" upper finial on the muzzle ring and a slightly longer blade (22 34" vs. 20 14" on the Model 1840). Steel, single edged, fullered (both sides), with a re curved or "yataghan shape" blade. The blade is in excellent condition, mostly grey with areas of dark staining. Many countries, including the United States, Belgium, and