Joe, It was before my time, but I think that a part of the story may have originated with some officer's swords that were converted to Third Reich. Beyond that I don�t know.
I�m not trying to get the ball rolling again, but in the spirit of sharing, here are some export model bayonets from Solingen that have Waffenamts. One has the �883� Waffenamt, and the other is the �519�. The blades have wear marks from guys taking the blades in and out of the scabbard. Also visible I think is the same kind of localized wear, and maybe a touch of electrolysis (?) damage caused by the spring contact areas like on the machetes. Unlike some of the earlier export issues which came from there, or its colonial possessions. Neither of these appears to have ever been issued or mounted on a rifle, showing only some minor evidence of storage. Best Regards, Fred
