10" PAL markings

[SPEEDGUNNER]

Curious about the numbers on the obverse side of a PAL 10" bayonet.

http://i40.tinypic.com/260gar7.jpg
http://i40.tinypic.com/24uxod3.jpg

Why is the scabbard green painted at the top?

http://i42.tinypic.com/w8syfp.jpg

Thanks.

[jeremy69]

The scabbard was painted during an overhaul. Not sure on the numbers...

[browningautorifle]

The scabbard was made by Victory plastics as were many of that type. The number on the blade...I think is a drawing number because I don't think PAL serially numbered their blades.

[DRB]

I woudl suspect use by the Italians post war, they numbered bayonets to make them accountable. In Italy Bayonets are controlled like guns it takes a permit to buy or own one.