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#347578 09/02/2020 10:11 PM
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Real or fantasy

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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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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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