France, Ii Empire. An M1842 Yataghan Sword Bayonet United Republic of 1 Clasp - FLEET (bronze

1 Clasp - FLEET (bronze

measuring 26 mm (w) x 35

with two visible clips securing the obverse applique in place

” on the bottom

In August 1944

France, Ii Empire. An M1842 Yataghan Sword Bayonet United Republic of 1 Clasp - FLEET (bronzeThis 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