Lot 174
Sale 136 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
France, Model 1866 Chassepot Yatagan sword bayonet, with steel blade with fuller both sides, with metal guard stamped 3255, brass handle, with steel scabbard stamped 19055, attached to leather belt fitting. Good fine.
Note with item indicates 'Taken by Burial Detail from a Vichy French soldier fighting against Germans in North Africa, Libya' and that an Australian soldier was in the detail.^Note: Licence to own required in State of Victoria, Australia.
- Estimate
- $250
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $150