Late War Bayonet Frogs

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[leondes]

Hi Michael,

Nice examples!! Anthony Carter in his book about bayonet frogs identifies this variation as a late war modified frog for use with a new entrenching tool design. I believe the frogs are commonly called "etool frogs". The strap likely means it was made for mounted personnel, again, according to Carter.

Regards, Leon

[Michael Kuligowski]

Heres mine... in my vocabulary these are called M42 frogs

this one is RBNr stamped at the back- hard to read unfortunately...

Ps Michael.. You going to keep both frogs in collection ????

[Michael Kuligowski]

back... RBN is visible only with gooooood eye my camera wont catch details like that

[Colorado]

I am not comfortable with those, they look similar to Czech fakes I have seen. Mike, yours is a one looker, nice.

[Michael Kuligowski]

I am not comfortable with those, they look similar to Czech fakes I have seen. Mike, yours is a one looker, nice.

Jeff !!!

do You have any pics of these fakes ??? that would be very usefull !
Michael - can You post clouseups of rivets, and other details ???

sincerely, mike

[Colorado]

Sure don't Mike. I have been wrong before, so take it for what it's worth. I would have to look at it, but the leather, rivets and stitching and overall construction are not at all similar to yours which is what I expect to see. Would like to do a "sniff" test on them too.

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[Michael Kuligowski]

I bet You are a sniffer (by the way.. .. Michel.. You missed leather carrier for a shovel dkk 44 on ebay )

Jeff has some concerns.. so I just asked.. IMHO Your frogs look Good - thats why I was also bidding on those. But additional pics are always good for us

Ciao !!!

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[Colorado]

Hey guys, like I said, I have been wrong before. The nose never lies.