R.D.C. Evans

Jim McDougall · 24th January 2016, 07:31 AM

This is a very sad notice, and Roger Evans was one of the kindest and most helpful gentlemen and scholars I have known. I still have many notes from conversations we had as we discussed many aspects of markings on edged weapons. In researching for the thread Cathey has posted on the riding sword in fact, I was consulting one his many outstanding articles on markings in JAAS.
Many years ago he used to write a column called "Cold Steel" in which he would focus on a bayonet form and offer amazing detail on each one. His great book " The Plug Bayonet" includes his phenomenal insight into the history of these and again, his work on markings has become absolutely essential.

Rest in peace Roger, and know your work will always be with us to help us in our studies, just as you always did.

24th January 2016, 07:31 AM	#4
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,282	This is a very sad notice, and Roger Evans was one of the kindest and most helpful gentlemen and scholars I have known. I still have many notes from conversations we had as we discussed many aspects of markings on edged weapons. In researching for the thread Cathey has posted on the riding sword in fact, I was consulting one his many outstanding articles on markings in JAAS. Many years ago he used to write a column called "Cold Steel" in which he would focus on a bayonet form and offer amazing detail on each one. His great book " The Plug Bayonet" includes his phenomenal insight into the history of these and again, his work on markings has become absolutely essential. Rest in peace Roger, and know your work will always be with us to help us in our studies, just as you always did.