French 1874 Sword and Scabbard

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Title	French 1874 Sword and Scabbard
Description	Made to fit the GRAS Infantry rifle this French bayonet sword was designed in 1874. The markings on the pommel marking indicate usage by colonial troops. This model is consistent with others produced by the Deny arsenal in Paris in the 1880’s.
Contributing Institution	Museum of Missouri Military History
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