All of the bayonets and rifles Vz.24 in the picture are unreworked in the picture,so probably pre 1942 date. The helmet maybe could help on this, when they have a M40 helmets? best regards,Andy
Andy,
A lot of what I have in photos is not immediately accessible (or catalogued). But I can confirm your projected date for the rifles and especially the Vz. 24 bayonets that are not reworked. Having a good photo of Waffen-SS combat soldiers, who are obviously in the field. That is roughly datable from at least mid 1941, to the end of the year (or later). I also remember seeing a fairly good picture of a bayonet knot, but can’t for the moment find it or some others of the Vz. 24.
In the interim if we’re just mostly looking at pictures. This is what you see most of the time in Waffen-SS pictures. The SG 84/98 (98K).
Regards to All, FP
