Articles of the Gazette

An unusual marking on a 1871/84 bayonet. (Gazette 20 - Article 8)

In the very large field of the bayonet, the largest is probably the one given to the German bayonet. Among us they are, we are, a great number, collecting only or mostly the bayonets used by the German army during his long history. In addition to the various models, either originally made or modified for another later use, the markings and the stamps are the great interest of these bayonets. Today I would like to show you a bayonet and its scabbard (sadly not from the same Regiment) in perfect condition. It is a Model 1871/84 bayonet. Its special feature is one of the markings stamped on the blade...