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Tim Simmons · 25th July 2005, 11:30 AM

I have brought this to the surface again because having shown it to a militaria collector who knows about bayonets and the like, says the blade it too flexible even for an emergency bayonet. This blade is just over 4mm at the forte. The spike on the scabbard shown next to East African spear butts seem to indicate an almost certain East African origin. The blade is not British so I am looking at Germany? Can I jog anyones memory? Could you all look in your books on european sidearms one more time? Tim. PS the scabbard is the middle picture.

25th July 2005, 11:30 AM	#20
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,739	I have brought this to the surface again because having shown it to a militaria collector who knows about bayonets and the like, says the blade it too flexible even for an emergency bayonet. This blade is just over 4mm at the forte. The spike on the scabbard shown next to East African spear butts seem to indicate an almost certain East African origin. The blade is not British so I am looking at Germany? Can I jog anyones memory? Could you all look in your books on european sidearms one more time? Tim. PS the scabbard is the middle picture. Attached Images Last edited by Tim Simmons; 25th July 2005 at 06:55 PM. Reason: SPELLING!!!