WWII German Police officer Dress Bayonet -
The German police formed a very important arm of Hitler's hold to power. While the organization was
technically civilian, the activities, uniforms and equipment employed reflected more as a paramilitary
group.
Officers were allowed to wear a dress bayonet as part of their uniform. These items were worn promarily
at special social events such as parties, parades, weddings, etc. The parade bayonets were beautifully
design and were meant to compliment the looks of the uniform rather than be a weapon for fighting.
This example has a black leather scabbard and matching frog. The scabbard has nickel silver fittings. The
back shows the stitching.
The handle is of stag type. Two silver rivets are used to secure them in place. A metal police emblem
is attached to center front. The pommel is in the shape of an eagle head. The beak is well defined.
Plumeage is found on both sides,
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for German bayonets. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out specific
points that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my German bayonet worth?".
A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the Nazi bayonets is
reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth
of the police sword in the collector's market is illustrated.
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The blade is stamped with the manufacturer's logo in front and back near the base. One side shows a scale
with the letters ACS. The other side reads "Alexander Coppel", a scale with the letters ACS is found just
below. The name of the town (Solingen) is found at the bottom.
The crossguard is stamped with unit information: S.At. II. 290.
The side of the scabbard's throat is stamped with the number 479.
The bayonet featured here is well marked. The spine of the blade and the spine of the handle are both
stamped with the same number: 537.
Red felt is placed inside the muzzle groove.
Many German edge weapons are currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other edge weapons of the Third Reich, you can do so by going
to our
WWII German daggers and Swords
identification guide, Where we cover blades from the Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine), Air Force
(Luftwaffe) and other organizations.
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