Impetus for the collection of antique weapons

Royston · 2nd July 2015, 09:08 PM

My Grandfather had a German Saw-back Mauser bayonet brought back by his elder brother on his last leave. ( He died in 1916 from either typhoid or cholera )
I always wanted it and Grandad promised it to me for my 16th birthday. This became my 18th and then 21st. I think I was about 30 when he finally let me have it. It is the only bayonet in my collection and along with a photo of my Great Uncle will remain in the family.
Roy

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Threaded Mode

2nd July 2015, 09:08 PM	#2
Royston Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Poole England Posts: 443	My Grandfather had a German Saw-back Mauser bayonet brought back by his elder brother on his last leave. ( He died in 1916 from either typhoid or cholera ) I always wanted it and Grandad promised it to me for my 16th birthday. This became my 18th and then 21st. I think I was about 30 when he finally let me have it. It is the only bayonet in my collection and along with a photo of my Great Uncle will remain in the family. Roy