This is the VZ 98/29 bayonet, based on the VZ-23 pre-war bayonet, made in Brno, Czechoslovakia, for Iranian forces. The blade is in excellent condition, with no markings on the ricasso, but a Pahlavi (the ruling dynasty at that time) crown stamp and serial number in farsi characters stamped on the end of the pommel. After a little research, this bayonet must date between 1941 when Pahlavi came to power and the Iranian revolution of 1979 when power was taken away. This bayonet does not have the regular steel scabbard, but what looks like a slightly shortened Pattern 1907 scabbard, in good condition, with no markings on the steel or leather to identify it, though subtle differences like a bigger frog-stud and more prominent rivets. An interesting and unusual bayonet in very good condition.

Our Price: £95.00