Andy,
In regards to the 10170 e SS Bayonet, I do not agree that it is not SS. Your database has no mention of any SS affiliation for this particular bayonet and or any other bayonet and that is apparent.
My opinion is that the bayonet is a rework and or battle field salvage. It has all of the characteristics of either. The SS Property Mark was put on for a particular reason and that is usually that the SS did something to the bayonet and then made it property of.
Richard K
Richard,
If I can summarize what I seem to be seeing: The central part of the argument is that once an acceptance marked bayonet somehow made its way to a SS Depot, a camp, or some other place controlled by them. And was reworked in some fashion. It also had what have been called the “SS Property” (the DH/skull) marks engraved or stamped on the item, and was therefore an item for re-issue to the SS.
An interesting point of view, which brings to mind the German Army rework markings, and I will have to look into what can be seen there.
As for the WBD - VA marked frogs: Andy mentioned George Wheeler’s excellent “Seitengewehr: History of the German Bayonet 1919 - 1945” where he has a portion devoted to the WBD frogs. And I recall posting a VA marked one about 4 years ago that may have had some portions redacted. But if you have some that you want an opinion on, as always, please feel free to email them to me at any time for a look.
Best Regards, FP
