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So far ... with no pictures .... fantasy
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Guess my question is have you ever seen one?
Selling one on e medals.
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Here is a link with a second edition logo. E Medals is a first edition logo.
https://www.ww2collectorsworld.com/edged-weapons/germany-short-flak-bayonet-by-holler
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Dear Mr. Murray,
Thanks for the email and yes, once and a while we see a bayonet with an original RLB insignia, period installed in the grip. Most of the ones we see, however, are post-war glued-on or whatever. In the case of the example you show, this is not an RLB grip insignia, but rather is an RLB lapel pin - not something that I believe would be used. Chances are it is most probably glued into place. The original grip insignia has two pins behind it which should be found on a bayonet with holes drilled in the bayonet grip and the pins bent over the back of the grip. An X Ray machine will reveal the method, if you have a friendly dentist that won't mind X-Raying Nazi things.
Anyhow, I hope this helps.
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wasn't sure what you guys were talking about.. Posting photos for when link disappears...
Cool looking thing. Emblem looks like it was applied well,, but a real pin and a decent mill and that same fit can be done.....
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G,
That emblem looks rather small compared to the ones I've see that were believed to be period. From the shape, I'd guess that was from a stickpin.
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