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Old 12-18-2011, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by pmulcahy11b View Post
I apologize; I've never heard the term "frog" used with a bayonet. The bayonets we had used a metal clip which was hinged at the scabbard.
Hey Paul, no apology necessary
The word "frog" seems to be peculiarly European. I used to think it was limited only to British and British-influenced armies (e.g. the Australian Army) but it appears to be a little more widespread.
So basically, this forum has again given me new information
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