A long shot

[flintlock]

Hello everyone
I know it’s a long shot but would anyone hazard a guess at what is stamped on this frog.
The frog was on a butcher bayonet. Thank you.

[Kohima]

My only guess would be ‘1917’, beneath the maker’s mark, but I’ve got nothing much beyond that I’m afraid..

Softer lighting from one side can sometimes help.

[Watchdog]

I agree re the date and what is above would obviously be a maker mark. From these pics I believe I can discern the letters 'losch' which is pricking something in my memory but I can't quite put my finger on it. I'll have a think.

Regards

Mark

[flintlock]

Thanks Kohima. I thought 1917 as well. But my eyes are old and not too good!
Thanks
John

[flintlock]

Cheers Mark. Hope you can recall. Have a cuppa on me if that will help. Don’t know if the frogs were made by the bayonet maker but the maker stamp is attached.
Regards

John

[Brett]

I am assuming that the frog will be hardened from age. This technique might work to bring out more features:

Rubbing - Wikipedia

Another long shot, but it might be helpful.

Regards
Brett

[flintlock]

Cheers Brett, I’ll give it a try.

[Chopperman]

There once was a really good web site for these bayos and frogs but after doing
a search last night for it, I can no longer find it.

[aicusv]

That was a great site, but is no long available.