Hoping that someone can help me with info and possible value of this Polish bayonet. Came from a vet, and the family doesn't know what exactly it is. That it is a 1929 Polish Radom bayonet is all that has been figured out. I did see a couple of other initial marks, but not sure what they are! Thanks!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"F.B. stands for Fabryka Bronie (arms factory) in the city of Radom."

"W.P. stands for Woisko Polskie (Polish army.)"

Information source:   Bayonets of the World,

                                    Paul Kiesling

 

Hope this helps. 

Thanks! So, would this bayonet have been from a particular era (or just around 1929)?

Hi stratasfan,

The crowned eagle was the symbol of the Second Polish Republic, (1918 - 1939.) A smaller eagle stamp can be found on the bottom of the bayonets pommel.

In your photos, I can just make out an acceptance stamp on the bayonet. It is located on the right ricasso, next to the letter "M" in RADOM. I think it is "D" over "2" within an ellipse. This inspektor stamp can be found on Radom wz 29 rifles also, and has been attributed to Major Dzierzynski. The stamp can also be found on the wz 29 bayonet scabbard, near the throat. If it is present on your example, you may be able to spot it without removing the frog.

The wz 29 rifle was manufactured at Radom from 1930 until 1939. Generally accepted total production is 264,300. It was used in the defense of Poland during the German invasion of 1939. It was also used by Polish partizans during the war.

The Polish khaki paint on your scabbard is interesting. Much research has been done on this paint by restorers and modelers.

I'm unable to provide an appraisal. However, Ebay searches of past auctions may help.