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- Aug 25, 2012
The US Army on 23 February, 1863 adopted a new pattern for federal bayonet scabbard frog that eliminated the stitching and thus strengthened the bayonet scabbard frog and extended the life of it. This made me wonder how long issued bayonet scabbards frogs lasted in field service. Would some soldiers still be using the older pattern bayonet scabbard frogs until the end of the Civil War?
In August of 1862 a patent was granted to J.E. Emerson for an all-steel bayonet scabbard and theses started to replace the leather scabbard. Were any of the steel scabbards used with the older style sewn and riveted bayonet scabbard frogs?
In August of 1862 a patent was granted to J.E. Emerson for an all-steel bayonet scabbard and theses started to replace the leather scabbard. Were any of the steel scabbards used with the older style sewn and riveted bayonet scabbard frogs?