Lot 115

Description

Japan, Arisaka Paratrooper bayonet, the blade ricasso marked for Kokura (Tokyo) Arsenal and National Denki, with wood and steel handle, on top of the pommel is stamped with an hard to read figure, possibly 3 and the number 12778', inset on one side of the wooden handle is part of a bronze Australian Rising Sun collar badge, no scabbard. With oxidation and blackening, otherwise very good.

No mail out for this lot, collection only from the Sydney Office, or buyer to make own arrangements.
A note with the bayonet stated that this bayonet was taken by 'Harry' Bennell of 2/14 Battalion. The addition of part of the Rising Sun badge was added by him in 1943 in central PNG and carried by him as a fighting knife until 1945.
TX4660 Pte Melvyn Henry 'Harry' Bennell 2/14 Aust Infy Bn.