Belgian M 1893 NCO sabre bayonet. ABCN1619-2)(K439)(JN0)
Belgian M 1893 NCO bayonet without mortise slot and press catch. Serial number: F 66 Matching!. Beautiful very long bright finished fullered straight blade with a Belgium inspection mark on ricasso: Crown over JA in a trilob. Bright finished pommel without mortise slot and press catch. Bright finished crossguard with serial number, marked, facing the blade: A and ZW. Muzzle ring MRD 17,5 mm. and a forward swept quillon with final. This hilt is made out of one piece of steel. Excellent wooden grips secured to the tang by screw bolts and washers.
Excellent blackened steel scabbard with a matching serial number and a very small single dent only.
Extremely rare side arm issued in a very limited number ( low serial numbers!) to NCO's without rifles only and not to bandsmen!
Very nice example!