PERSIA (IRAN)

22/98

Early Persian contract used ex Czech blades with markings deleted

Makers marks left intact

Czech pommel stamps not removed but you can just see the Persian Crest lightly over striking the 14P Czech mark

Original L frog stud has been removed and  French style strap added. I have another blade with the scabbard having original Czech marks struck out on the L shaped frog

I am unsure as to the relevance of the tang marks and as to whether they are Czech or Persian

Persian 98/22

Scabbard is ex Czech VZ23 which indicates this bayonet is one of the first contract blades

98-22 for Persia

Pommel Markings Persian Contract blade

G3 bayonet with distinctive web frog

Hilt

Distinctive web frog with brass ringed hole

Very rough sharpening to the blade