Original Japanese Late WWII Arisaka Type 30 Last Ditch Bayonet with Bamboo Scabbard by Toyoda Automatic Loom P-1853 Enfield 4057 and the interior

4057 and the interior

with a worn plum patina showing peppering and a bit of wear

the Germans renewed their assault on Russia

With some cleaning and paint removal this helmet would be perfect

The Thunderbolts attacked again on December 31st and captured Lavaselle as light snow fell

Original Japanese Late WWII Arisaka Type 30 Last Ditch Bayonet with Bamboo Scabbard by Toyoda Automatic Loom P-1853 Enfield 4057 and the interiorOriginal Item: Only One Item Available. This is a nice late WW2 "last ditch" issue Japanese Model 30 Arisaka rifle bayonet with straight cross guard and blade bearing arsenal markings indicating manufacture by Toyoda Jidoshoki Seisakusho (Toyoda Automatic Loom Works) under Nagoya Arsenal supervision. This bayonet is of the Later War design, with a straight quillon, with the final style flat sided rectangular pommel. The rivet retained wooden grip is