Lot no. 3175
Engraved 2nd Muong bayonet. Short bayonet for M1 Garand re-cut as a dagger having belonged to Chief Szymanski of the 2nd Muong Battalion. Bayonet blade marked UFH 1943, bayonet stud removed, period plates replaced. Scabbard engraved Tonkin Chef Szymanski, cap detached from scabbard. 2nd Muong engraved bayonet. Shortened M1 Garand bayonet converted into a dagger belonging to Chief Szymanski of the 2nd Muong Battalion. Blade marked UFH 1943. Bayonet lug removed. Replacement grips of period. Scabbard engraved Tonkin Chef Szymanski. Throat separated from body.
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FRANCE IN THE 20TH CENTURY EXCEPTIONAL COLLECTION ON THE INDOCHINA WAR (FIRST PART) VERY IMPORTANT COLLECTION ON THE RESISTANCE AND THE S.O.E.
1390 Grez-Doiceau - Belgium