Waffen SS knife bayonet

Identifier
irn1103
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 1989.31.1
Dates
1 Jan 1943 - 31 Dec 1943
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Web Source

https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn1103

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 14.875 inches (37.783 cm) | Width: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm) | Depth: 0.880 inches (2.235 cm)

Archival History

The knife bayonet was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1989 by Michael W. Barnes.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Michael W. Barnes

Scope and Content

Waffen SS bayonet with proofmark.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Waffen Eagle proofmarks; #43ASW etched in blade near handle.

Corporate Bodies

  • Waffen-SS

Subjects

  • World War, 1939-1945--Equipment and supplies.
  • Germany--Armed Forces.

Genre

  • Weapons
  • Object
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