Recent content by Apha-Mike

In searching for a related issue , re-bluing of S84/98 bayonets, I came across this former post of mine so I'm hoping I can just tag on to this post for more information. I have since sold the Yugo refurb but have recently come across instances of re-blued blades from S code bayonets. All of...

Thanks for that Andy! I'm researching my S/174K and S/175K S84/98's I noticed both were also low S/N's (5404a & 1795a respectively). As the Nasty party ((NSDAP) didn't officially take over until August of 1934 they could not have produced very many bayonets in that year that had the new...

Photo sent to me recently showing the same type of frog w/ strap. Just FYI. I still maintain the strap is original but the stud on the strap was replaced post war. Edit and Revised 2/7: The strap is not original based on a comparison to 4 of my other "Cavalry" Strap bayonets frogs. Definitely...

Thanks for everyone's help!! I'll see if I can enter it in the "Best Reproduction of a German Bayonet Belt Frog" catagory. Edit. However, I'll continue to research.

I decided to take a closer look at the stitching used to secure the strap and found evidence of additional stitches above and below the strap. This could be either signs of rework or just additional stitches to secure the strap. It looks 3 stitches above the strap and one below and It looks to...

It's H. Ruby & Co Hachenburg confirmed

Follow up: In discussions with a pretty knowledgable source, I was told in the early years new recruits were issued brown rough outs and were responsible for greasing and blackening their own gear. Look on the inside belt loop of any s84/98 frog and you'll see what I mean. This is one of those...

I think the strap is original but the knob was replaced for some reason. The strap is the most worn piece of leather on the piece.

Bingo!

Thx! See my reply #26 for the answer. You mentioned a replaced stud (knob) See the pic of restitching.

I think I found the answer. I noticed this earlier in comparing straps on my other ones. This one has been restitched. SOmeone replaced the original. That would explain a real maker with a modern strap knob. Whadya think? See pic

Thx! I'm checking on the H Ruby Hackenburg Maker. Not much info on the web. Wish someone had a list of makers.

Unfortunately no Blacklight! Sold it with my Bong in '78! And I can't say it has the same smell as my '41 /'42's but they have a lot more wear on them. Tough to say. I think that knob may be one thing that says " Repro" unless the maker in Hackenburg can be found. I've done enough "ageing" on...

Agree. Might be the #1 thing points to Repro. Thx!