Following the Franco Prussian war of 1870 – 1871 large numbers Chassepot 1866 bayonets fell into German hands. In 1914 the Imperial German army reworked captured French Model 1866 Chassepot bayonets to fit several different German rifles. Many were issued to Landwehr and Landsturm troops during World War One. 27 ¼ inches, blade is 22 ½ inches. Has knight's helmet stamp on ricasso from German reworking