| Accession Number | REL35754 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Edged weapon or club |
| Physical description | Steel; Wood |
| Maker |
Ceskoslovenska Zbrojovka (ZB) |
| Place made | Czechoslovakia |
| Date made | 1923-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Czech Model Vz 24 1924 bayonet and scabbard
Description
Czech Model Vz 24 1924 bayonet and scabbard. This bayonet has nickel plated metal work and wooden grips held to the tang with two screw bolts. The pommel has a mortise slot and locking bolt which secures it to the rifle nosecap. The crossguard has a muzzle ring, but no quillon. The reversed edge spear point blade has a fuller on each side for about 220 mm. The ricasso has the markings, 'CSZ T'. 'Z' in a circle is marked on the cross guard. The scabbard is nickel plated with marking, 'CSZ' on the frog lug.
History / Summary
The history of this bayonet is unknown. The "CSZ' marking indicate that this bayonet was used by Czechoslovakian troops during the Second World War.