'v' Notched 98/05 Bayonet

[Bill Grist]

Here is a interesting Police bayonet.. It started service in 1916 as a standard WW1 combat service bayonet.. Then inventoried in 1920 for the Weimar Republic,Then it was issued to the police and demilled by cutting a 'V' in the atachment area, and removing the press stud so it could not be attached to a rifle, it was only to be used as a sidearm thus getting around the Treaty of Versailles and not having to be inventoried as a weapon.. It was then at some time refirbished and a new press stud was added so it could be used on a rifle.. The markings are for the LAND Police THURGINA... This one was sent home in a wooden box with some standard bayonets and other militaria..Enjoy BILL

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[AndyB]

Hello Bill, nice bayonet,my friend have a Luger DWM, 1920 ,commercial proofed pistol with L.P.Th.Nr.14? on front strap, the pistol is with Schiwy security , i assume Landes Polizei Thueringen, they were recruted from SA-s after 1933, later joined in police regiments? best regards,Andy

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V Notched 98/05

Roscoe, Here is the 98/05 'V' Notched Bayonet...BILL