Original European / British Colonial P-1856 Yataghan Style Saber Bayonet with Very Curved Blade German Gun Magazines This badge was awarded to

This badge was awarded to the battalion commander on 15 November 1942 by the 3rd Zouaves’ Regimental Commander

DR PETER OESTERGAARD K

To rectify this shortage

that can fill the hole in any Romantic's Collection

It is is marked on one side (partially stamped lightly)-

Original European / British Colonial P-1856 Yataghan Style Saber Bayonet with Very Curved Blade German Gun Magazines This badge was awarded toOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is a very strange, unrecorded as far as we know, Saber bayonet that can best be described as based on the British P 1856 Two Band percussion Short Rifle often issued to Artillerymen. The Cross guard and pommel are however are not steel but are made of BRASS. The grip plates are wood and the bayonet is fitted with a long leaf spring to activate the bayonet catch. The blade is YATAGHAN in design however is much more