French M 1936 MAS spike bayonet, first variation, converted to a pennant pole for a MAS rifle. (No ref.)
French MAS M 1936 rifle cal 7.5. No serial number. First variation. Minty long parkerized cruciform blade, extended by welding an extra part to the tip of the bayonet with a large brass diamant shape point, to convert it into a pennant pole for the MAS rifle. Two holes are drilled into the blade to fix the pennant. The cylindrical hilt with no oil hole and with a knurled collar. 45', is fixed to a special steel adapter.
Last picture shows a comparison between the standard MAS hilt and the adapter on this bayonet hilt..
Total length: 66 cm.
Super rare and odd converted MAS spike bayonet. Genuine item, these were used by regiments and battalions.