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05 June 2023, 01:21
nvmichael
Help identifying bayonet
Thanks
Only marking on blade.


11 June 2023, 07:41
clayman216
I believe it is a Japanese bayonet. wW2 or earlier.
11 June 2023, 19:17
nvmichael
clayman216 Thank you

I came across this in my fathers belongings. He was a navel officer during WW2.

Thanks
Michael
22 June 2023, 06:02
clayman216
My 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
nvmichael
Thanks. Appreciate the info.
My father was also in Okinawa.