Original 17th Century French Silver Mounted Plug Bayonet Dagger with Reversible Ivory Handle - Circa 1690 Snider Rifle Accessories more prominent on the reverse

more prominent on the reverse than it is on the obverse

the regiment was

They were known as PRIVATEERS who were authorized by the crown to attack and sack the ships of British enemies

The reverse ricasso is stamped with a single open RZM circle

Adopted in Emperor Meiji's thirteenth year of reign

Original 17th Century French Silver Mounted Plug Bayonet Dagger with Reversible Ivory Handle - Circa 1690 Snider Rifle Accessories more prominent on the reverseOriginal item: One of a kind. Coming from right out of the woodwork in Europe, Plug Bayonet Daggers like this are fantastic items, as well as being quite rare. This example dates to around 1690 and was made when the SUN KING, King Louis XIV was on the throne of France. It is Ivory gripped with Silver mounts, with a threaded tang that allows the grip to be "REVERSED", turning the Bayonet into a Dagger. The tapered single edged blade is 12 3 4" in