Brian Keith Posted April 7, 2019 Share #1 Posted April 7, 2019 This Union Cutlery Bayonet was in a grouping recently donated to a museum Im associated with. The veteran, PFC. Robert E. Kratzer served in Europe in the 194th Glider Infantry Regiment, Company F. We dont know where/when Kratzner acquired this bayonet. It seems this bayonet was produced in 1943-1944, so it is possible. The back drop is a German flag he brought back also. Thanks for looking, comments welcome. BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misfit 45 Posted April 7, 2019 Share #2 Posted April 7, 2019 The museum should be proud to have such a grouping. The bayonet is made by Utica Cutlery and was made from 1943 to 1945. Thanks for showing us. Marv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted April 7, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted April 7, 2019 Thanks Marv, I should have looked closer in my Cole book. You are correct, it was made by Utica Cutlery. BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPH Posted April 7, 2019 Share #4 Posted April 7, 2019 Very cool! SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted April 7, 2019 Author Share #5 Posted April 7, 2019 The obverse of the blade has the ordnance symbol on it, at least part of it. The Cole book doesnt mention this on any of his illustrations. Is this common for Utica M-1s? BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misfit 45 Posted April 7, 2019 Share #6 Posted April 7, 2019 Yes it is common, and it will almost never be a fully complete mark. Marv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted April 7, 2019 Author Share #7 Posted April 7, 2019 Thanks again Marv! BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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