^Lot 5457 EUROPEAN PLUG BAYONET AND ANGLO-AMERICAN DIRK.

1) BAYONET. European, possibly German, plug bayonet with an overall measurement of 15 1/2" and a blade length of 9 1/2". Plain spear point blade with a raised medial ridge. Iron crossguard, ferrule, and pommel with a turned wood grip that is likely a later replacement. Tooled leather sheath that is also likely a later replacement. CONDITION: blade has a dark patina with universal pitting. Grip shows light wear, as does the scabbard. 2) DIRK. A good well worn example of Anglo-American naval dirk measuring 21 1/4" overall with a plain unmarked 15 3/4" blade. Gilded brass hilt with a plain crossguard terminated by acorn like finials. Pillow style pommel with reeded grip of off white organic material. No sheath. CONDITION: blade is well worn and cleaned. Hilt shows light to moderate wear with losses to the gilded finish. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (02-24651/BF). NON-GUN. $800-1,200.