France, Third Republic. A Model 1874 Gras bayonet Auction maker marked “Klein & Quenzer

maker marked “Klein & Quenzer AG

indicating that the trophy was issued to Unteroffizier Werner Reinicke for exceptional performance at the Air War School Klotzsche

Clark & Company (Printers) Limited of Ilford

aircraft numbers were severely reduced due to economic pressures

which was in place in the capital city of Beijing from 1912 to 1928

France, Third Republic. A Model 1874 Gras bayonet Auction maker marked “Klein & QuenzerA good example of this type, well stamped on blade as well as guard, measuring 52 cm long blade that has some pitting, very fine. Footnote: The Gras was the last of the French sword type bayonets, being manufactured from 1874 until about 1885. It replaced the 1866 Chassepot bayonet and was replaced itself by the 1886 Lebel bayonet. The unique and well made T backed epee style blade was a departure from the previous Yataghan blades and was only