Hi Andy, I was posting just as you replied.

So the GBA 1934 on the frog is a police proof mark?

When I say plated I mean chrome plated. I tried to take a few pics without a flash and in this one you can see where the plating has come off around the front and back of the rifle slot and the press stud.

The tool marks are quite pronounced in the fullers, running lengthwise. There are also some tool marks on the ricasso below the MM. These tooling marks are under the chrome plating.

So did the double headed eagle mark end being used in 1919 or so or did it go on longer? Just thinking out loud...was this an Imperial bayonet and scabbard re-furbished with green paint and chrome post war for police wear? Or does the chrome and green paint date back Empire times and is un-related to police use...or it was police use in Empire times? I know the "fancy finish" could have just been a private purchase upgrade for a military NCO. Am I getting close?

Any signifigance to a the single rivet on the crossguard?

Thanks

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