Bayonet Identification Guide

Table of Contents

History of the Bayonet: 1500s to the Present Day—Read about the people, places, and events that tell the story of the bayonet's impact on the world as we know it.

Bayonet Terminology—diagrams showing the basic terminology used to describe bayonets, scabbards, and frogs.

Glossary of Bayonet Terms—definitions of common bayonet terms.

Country Pages—start here if you think you know the country of origin.

Type-Specific Pages—start here if you think your bayonet is one of the types listed, but are unsure of the country of origin.

Bayonets Listed by Overall Length—this may be helpful if you are unsure of the type or country of origin.