Richie B

Dan 

Some more recorded markings from the same regiment.

I'll hazard a semi educated guess.

Reserve Infantry Regiment 72. Company 1. Weapon 24.

Part of 7th Reserve Infantry Division

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7th_Reserve_Division_(German_Empire)

A rare bayonet - I could never afford to buy one when I was collecting.

I think the bayonet you are showing is the s98.

This is the s98/02

Hugh

It is thought that the firing of Z battery rockets in nearby Victoria Park Hackney was a contributory factor in causing the panic at Bethnal Green Underground Station resulting in the death of 173 people including 60 children.

Bethnal Green

Bethnal Green

Quite possibly. Would like to see the other side of the hilt to see if any other alterations were made - especially to the press catch. 

The hilt has been modified. The photo shows an un-modified hilt.

Looked on Ancestry.

There is an entry on the Waterloo Medal Roll for Private Peter Nugent, 6th [or Inniskillen] Dragoons. Captain William F. Browns Troop.

Probably too late for this but that is an interwar police marking - Schutzpolizei Oppeln [in Silesia] now the Polish city of Opole.

Jonthan

Fascinating story and a fine sword.

Thanks for posting.

Regards

Richie

Bob

Have a look a the pdf file here -

Division Histories

Gives outline histories of all German WW1 divisions - quite a useful resource.

Downloadable as well.

Regards

Richie

Ritchie - my first permanent beat was Brick Lane and the area around it.

In those days if we did road blocks we used to ask Customs to attend - you had the power to deal with untaxed fuel in lorries. Does that still apply ?

Mervyn

Bet that was a tough part of town in those days - still is I think.

You were there right at the end of the Kray Twins era - funny really, I've heard people saying " it was never like this when the Twins were around". Probably true but I think there's rather more to it than that.

Untaxed fuel - yes still going on and it is still a Customs matter.

Regards

Richie

Mervyn

We're everywhere - you just don't always realise it !

Didn't realise you were ex Job. How long ago did you leave ?

Did a lot of work in the East End a while ago especially round Brick Lane so I know the area quite well. Fair to say its an "interesting" part of the world - I think Tower Hamlets is the poorest borough in London.

I don't think you're missing much. I was born and bred in South London and used to love the place - now I'm sad to say I stay away as much as possible - noisy, smelly and over-crowded in my view.

I don't really collect Customs stuff although I would love to own a sword and some pistols from the "good old days". I suppose the best place for Customs collectibles would be close to the Police section.

Best wishes

Richie

BTW - we get confused by the name changes - but we're still Cussies at heart whatever the official name is.

Mervyn

Interesting badge. Certainly hasn't been standard issue for a long time.

We don't generally wear hats now - except for baseball caps.

Her Majesty's Customs & Excise no longer exists following merger with the Inland Revenue to form HM Revenue & Customs on 18 April 2005.

Things are about to change again - the uniformed officers of HMRC will soon become part of the United Kingdom Border Agency

There's some history here (not very upto date)

Customs History

HQ has not been in Custom House, Lower Thames Street for years, the place is still in use and is a very fine building indeed (at least from the outside)

Hope this is some interest.

Regards

Richie

Hello,

Does anyone have a WWI unit history for IR 126? I just looking for a synopsis of the unit, dates of where they served, battles they were in, notable action, etc.

Thank you,

Claudius

Claudius

This is in German - but reasonably easy to understand (I hope)

Scroll down the page for WW1

IR 126

Regards

Richie

Thankyou Richie - Leigh had identified it very well - , but must have missed my question. When you say NATO - does that mean it is a standard pattern to all Forces ? Welcome to the Forum. Mervyn

Mervyn

As far as I know it was (and is) issued only to British forces.

The Nato number is part of a standardised stock control system.

More here:-

NSN

Thanks for the welcome - glad to be able to contribute something.

Regards

Richie

Thomas

Glad you found your man

Richie

Thank you Richie, and yes you are quite correct - it is not a bayonet. It has been a bayonet day for me today and the word just seems to have stuck.

Googling is very addictive when one is on a trail ... this is by no means definitive, and could even be totally wrong, but that is what makes collecting and searching for provenance great!

This is quotation is from "South African Military History Society - Journal - PIET BOTHA - A SOUTH AFRICAN PATRIOT"

"Major W R van der Riet, MC, ('Booysie' to his men), was promoted to command of the battalion when Lt Col Bester was promoted to Brigadier. He retired in 1974 from the SADF as Chief of Defence Staff with the rank of Lieutenant General."

The game is on! Thanks again for the translation.

Regards,

Thomas

I know the question is a bit old but no-one seems to have answered it.

The number 5110-99-127-8214 is the NATO stores code.

J. Adams is the manufacturer.

Standard issue knife - quite uncomfortable to use for heavy and prolonged work.

Regards

Richie

Thomas

This is a standard Argentine fighting/survival knife - Still used in 1982.

La Fabrica Militar de Armas Portatiles Domingo Mateu - Argentine arms manufacturing facility at Rosario.

Sr Tte Gral is short for Senor Teniente General (Lieutenant General)

The name sounds like Dutch or South African - might be worth a Google.

Hope this helps a little

Richie

BTW - it isn't a bayonet of course !

Interesting photos

The F16 in flight

Richie