11 June 2023, 07:41
clayman216I believe it is a Japanese bayonet. wW2 or earlier.
11 June 2023, 19:17
nvmichaelclayman216 Thank you
I came across this in my fathers belongings. He was a navel officer during WW2.
Thanks
Michael
22 June 2023, 06:02
clayman216My father was in Okinawa during the battle. He brough5 home bayonet as well. His hassame blade and handle shape but has a curved hand guard and different markings. There were many models of Arisaka bayonets.
22 June 2023, 06:15
nvmichaelThanks. Appreciate the info.
My father was also in Okinawa.