Bayonet and case

Object/Artifact

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Manitoba Agricultural Museum

Name/Title

Bayonet and case

Entry/Object ID

1971.687.1b

Description

This bayonet was used in the Franco-German war. Engraved upon it are the words "Mae des Armes de S.A. Etienne Juillet 1877. This could be used as either a bayonet on the end of a rifle, or as a sword. This is the reason for the grooved handle. (Original catalogue identifies two artifacts: a) bayonet, b) case)

Collection

Bayonet and Case

Cataloged By

Adam Lennox

Acquisition

Accession

1971.687.1a,b