World War 2 Bayonets
Italian Carcano M 1891 Bayonet
Carcano Bayonet M1891
French Bayonet M 1916
This weapon had no cutting edges. It was meant for pointing, not for cutting. The “X” shaped cross section tore blood vessels so much apart that they did not close any more.
Expressing French sense of style this bayonet had a copper alloy handle which is unsual.
Find State
French Bayonet M 1916. Find state.
Cleaned State
French Bayonets M 1916. Cleaned State.
Including leather accessories.
The damage scabbards reveal the weapons. Since the pieces were cached in most ground even the leather parts survived in good condition.
Cleaned State Detail
French Bayonet M 1916. Cleaned State Detail.
German K98k Bayonet
K98k Bayonet
Bayonet Scabbard
Bayonet Scabbard.
Related topics
See also World War 2 Firearms Metal Detecting Finds
See also World War 2 Other Military Items Metal Detecting Finds
See also Metal detecting on the retreat route of the 17. SS Panzergrenadierdivision 'Götz von Berlichingen' Part 1
See also Metal detecting on the retreat route of the 17. SS Panzergrenadierdivision 'Götz von Berlichingen' Part 2
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