French WWI 1886/16 Lebel Bayonet & Frog. 282nd Combat Eng. Souvenir Lot
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $145.00

Original era manufacture. A very fine example of the classic WWI Lebel Rifle bayonet. Full length cruciform blade which runs straight and true. Brass grip, with a steel guard and operable locking mechanism.Dent-free, blue steel finished scabbard with some very light scattered surface corrosion. Very sound brown leather frog with a brass securing buckle.One of the souvenirs brought home from WWII by a US Army officer who served with the 282nd Combat Engineers.