hi everyone, as a novice could someone explain the difference between municipal and what i would call standard police bayonets as i have both?
hi everyone, as a novice could someone explain the difference between municipal and what i would call standard police bayonets as i have both?
It is down to colour of the leather scabbard and frog: light brown is Gendarmerie, while Black is Schutzpolizie.
Cheers, Ade.
thanks ade i thought it was but wasnt sure,thats 1 mystery cleared up
regards gary.
They're quite nice from a distance. Any chance we could see close-ups of both? Maker marks? Unit markings? Thanks in advance. rick
sorry rick but i only have the rural one left.i have tried taking better pictures but my camera just isnt capable of it.
regards gary.
Gary
Welcome and you have a very nice collection !
Tony
Very nice collection.... Police bayonets rural police brown, City police black....BILL
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