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Old 09-07-2009, 03:08 PM
Old-Smithy Old-Smithy is offline
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Originally Posted by pwcosol View Post
Hard to determine the significance of the letters & numbers. The markings appear to be typical of a U.S. set of metal 1/8 inch die stamps individually struck. I believe the Dutch numerals are panagraphed onto the blade. Perhaps they were applied by a soldier to identify his bayonet...
SInce seen another with a serial HQ so maybe a USMC stamp, however i have a demilled USMC blade without a serial
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