You know what Roy, I find I've been pondering this for most of the evening. I think this is one of the most interesting 'oddities' I've seen in a long while.
What a fantastic idea, east copys west copying east.
I would love to see the tang on that blade, not loose is it?
I find myself wondering if it was made specifically for a colonial officer, emulating the late 19thC 'sidearm' bayonets of the period? Or a local official in the style of their colonial masters? Local honour guard carrying copies of european blades?
Whats the back edge of the blade like?
Wouldn't you love this one to be able to speak and tell its tale?
Its certainly unique in my very limited experience.
Regards
Gene
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