Another bayo I have added to my collection is this…

Manufactured during the Third Reich period (identified by the blade which has a complete fuller, not cut down like the vast majority.

The fittings are made of aluminium and then nickel plated which makes this bayonet much lighter than the cut down Prussian style. Nickel plating however, doesn’t stick to aluminium very well so some of the plating has come off over time.

Another feature of this bayo is the grips. These are actually made of wood and then crafted to resemble stag horn, a neat touch.

The frog is dated 1942 and has a period portepee tied to it.

Now all I need is a clamshell and a short version 😁

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