1944 Dated, RBN Marked German Frog: Made for Bayonet Other Than 98k? . . . Maybe VZ24

[ncsammy]

The frog shown below is marked 44 along with an RB number. It’s different than most 98k bayonet frogs I’ve seen and owned. My pictures, comparing this frog to a standard 98k bayonet frog (this frog is on the left), show a notable difference in the size and shape of its opening for the bayonet. The only thing I can think of is that it was made for the VZ24 bayonet, as shown in my last picture. The 98k bayonet is very tight going into this frog and I would really have to force it to go all the way in (which I did not do). Any thoughts on this?

Sam

 

[mrfarb]

If I had to guess, I'd say it's just an unissued standard frog. Leather shrinks with age depending on storage, and these were intended to be tight when installed, even stretching a little. I bet if you forced a K98 bayonet in there it would fit, tightly, and never come off. Just my opinion.

 

[Hambone]

What Farb said.

 

[ncsammy]

Thanks for the comments guys.

 

[AndyB]

I dont like the stitching same as the front pouch, its probably a repair, the hole is not functionally.

 

[Hambone]

Good eye Andy.