GHANA

Frogs PtII

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Commercial, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Holland, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Rhodesia, Rumania, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK, Unknown, USA, Yugoslavia

GHANA
	CBF 179	Police frog for the 1907

GREECE
	CBF***	for the 1903 bayonet
	CBF***	For the 1903 bayonet this one has Greek marking on rear
		UK1907 frog
		UK1907 this one stamped with makers mark, similar to above but without hilt strap
		For the 1903
		Greek UK No4 frog
	CBF xxx	FN FAL as used by National guard there are slight variations in the frog, the two shown have different lengths and other details
	CBF xxx	Similar to the above however the narrow band is now the bottom rather than the top strap

HOLLAND

CBF 364

1895 Mannlicher frog, permanently attached to scabbard

HUNGARY
		Hungary for 1895 Gendarmerie
		Heavily modified 1895 frog, could this be a cavalry conversion to allow it to hang on a horses harness?

INDIA
	CBF 162
	CBF 162	Indian produced frog with a narrow upper loop specifically for No4 bayonet. Carter indicates this is a scarce pattern, this is not an official pattern
	CBF 162	No4 frog 1944 made
		India Police issue frog for 1907

INDONESIA
	---	Integral frog on Indonesian ex Dutch 1895

IRAN
		Reproduction Frog for 98/22 evident by streaked finish and totally new smell
	---	Web frog for the G3

IRAQ
	CBF 154	UK 37 pattern frogs retrieved from Iraq, probably used by Iraq forces after withdrawal of UK troops

IRELAND
		UVF frog for the 1904 bayonet
		More UVF frogs courtesy of Michael Curran, these were freely available in the shops and were made for a variety of blades, seen her the UK1888, The Romanian 1904, Italian Vettereli and the French Gras

ISRAEL
	CBF 154	UK 37 pattern frogs remarked with Israel Army acceptance marks 1951 makers marks
		For the 1949 pattern bayonets

ITALY
	CBF 334	M1870-71 copy by Harry Savage
		Reproduction WWI Ersatz Frog
		Italy frog
		Frog for 1871 (thanks to Harry Savage for identification)
	CBF 335
	CBF 337
		two variations of 91 Carcano frogs
	CBF 339	Tool holder Frog for 1891 second hole is to carry an ax and the strap is to hold the head down
	CBF 339	Combination frog for the 1891, second hole is to carry an ax and the strap is to hold the head down thanks to Verbruggen Luc for picture
	CBF 339	Ax holder Frog for 1891 in green
		Original frog for TS bayonet

JAPAN
	CBF***	Reproduction Early pattern frog for the Mratu Bayonets
	CBF***	Reproduction Late pattern frog for the Mratu Bayonets
	CBF 586	Carter indicates that this frog has the leather strap and buckle riveted on, my example has it sewn on, so there are at least two variations of this frog
	CBF 354	Obtained with a job lot this late war frog has lost its strap and buckle off the front
		Frog typically found on the T1 paratrooper bayonet. I have not yet got a translation of the characters on the tag. The tag is apparently the end of the soldiers toothbrush, which has been cut off and attached to the frog, this is apparently not uncommon (thanks to various BCN members for this information
		Late pattern T30 Arisaka with rubber scabbard Scabbard has integral frog
	CBF 359	Leather frog for the Arisaka
	CBF 358	Harry Savage reproduction of a webbing frog with a leather attachment strap.
	CBF ***	Harry Savage reproduction of a light brown leather frog with elongated hole in belt loop.
	CBF ***	Harry Savage reproduction of a straight single belt strap frog no hole in strap
	CBF ***	Harry Savage reproduction of a similar to above with a hole through the back leather
	CBF ***	Harry Savage reproduction of a unfinished leather double strap frog
	CBF ***	Harry Savage reproduction of a frog made from a single piece of leather folded over to form belt loops sewn and riveted. the front of the frog is sewn and riveted as well.
	CBF ***	Harry Savage reproduction of a double strap frog
	CBF ***	Rubberized frog with missing front strap, front sewn and riveted in place.
	CBF 586	Carter indicates that this frog has the leather strap and buckle riveted on, my example has it sewn on, so there are at least two variations of this frog

LITHUANIA
Lithuanian frogs for the AKM bayonets, there are two different models a leather and a web and they attach to the gear differently, is one dress and one service? There are 3 different "green" frogs, an early fine textured pattern that is very "bright", a coarse NATO style one shown here and a finer pattern with similar coloring. There is also a desert cammo version that comes in two variations
		Leather "dress" version of the frog
No example yet		A very "bright" fine camouflage pattern, not common the original pattern matching Lithuanian camouflage pattern
		2nd pattern frog has a fine patterning but uses darker colors than the first
		3rd pattern of woodland resembles the coloring of the NATO woodland camouflage
		Only 120 troops were apparently involved in the Iraq war, most of the ones of these I have seen are mint, mine shows signs of wear, could it be an actual issue one rather than excess stock?
		The second pattern woodland camouflage frog uses a less bright pattern than the first, and is similar in construction to one of the two desert camouflage variations

MEXICO
	CBF xxx	Identification is tentative and based on sellers ID
	CBF xxx	Ammunition bandolier and frog from 1930's frog is to take a knife type bayonet thanks to Shawn for ID

NEW ZEALAND
	CBF 197	New Zealand frog for the 1903/1907 but in this case on an 1888
	CBF 197	1903 -1907 another of Shamans excellent reproductions compare with real one above
		Badge is UK unit Dress frog

NORWAY
	CBF 375	Near mint frog for the 1914 Krag
	---	CBF 376 Very distinctive frog for the Norwegian 1894 Krag bayonet. this has a catch on the loop to fix it to the metal scabbard and a unit mark on the rear face made using a series of pin holes

POLAND
		thanks to Andrew Adams for pictures
	CBF 378	Reproduction of a frog for the 98/05 German bayonet or the French 1874. Slot is t shaped to take either the German Stud or the French staple
		AK47 bayonet frog, often the scabbards come without the leather frog. Leather Frog obverse Leather frog front

PORTUGAL
	CBF 382	Militia (legion Portuguese a pre WWII fascist militia) marked frog for the 84/98 contract bayonets
	CBF 383	1904 Mauser frog
		Unknown "frog" found on a 1904 bayonet, container must be for some form of tool, possibly part of a horses harness????
		Portugal, combined frog and entrenching tool carrier
	CBF	Bayonet and ax combination frog
		Frog for the SMG bayonet, allows it to sit slanted for drivers etc.

RHODESIA
		Webb frog for the FN FAL bayonet permanently fixed to scabbard

RUMANIA
		Black leather for AKM
		Brown leather for AKM
		Leather and green webbing for AKM
	CBF XXX	AKM Frog made from green Nylon webbing, this changes color markedly depending on light source,
		Frog from a "dress" bayonet with distinctive pebble grain finish for AKM
	---	Frogs for the VZ24, one is unmarked the other shows a 1953 date stamp which is very late thanks to christi for the identification from the makers mark

SOUTH AFRICA
		South African buff frog
		South Africa web frog for UZI
		South African quilted frog
	CBF 575M	Modified leather frog, the additional line of stitching takes the South African produced No9 bayonet with the UZI blade
	CBF 580	Pouch with in built FN FAL frog
	CBF XXX	1907 frog with SA acceptance mark
	CBF 172	South African Air Force web frog Bayonet Frog No6
	CBF 582	1970 pattern

SOUTH KOREA

Web frog with wire clip to fit US pattern webbing Clip fixed to original scabbard

reverse of frog

SPAIN
		Remington 1871 socket bayonet frog,
		Spanish Model 1896 Colonial Infantry Bayonet Frog Cuba War
		Spanish Republican Barcelona Maker Marked Thanks to Jeff
		Spanish civil war rubberized frog Thanks to Jeff
	CBF 396	Nationalist Frog from Spanish Civil war period
	CBF 397	Nationalist Frog from Spanish Civil war period
	CBF395	Mauser
		Mauser frog WWII period
		1893 reproduction
		Totally riveted frog
		Some form of dress frog as evident by the padded back side. There was a tab with a D ring on the front but this was lost in shipping but it is clear on the front where there is a cut out for the ring to fit.
		Thought to be a dress pattern frog for the Spanish 1893 short

SWEDEN
	CBF xxx	Sword bayonet frog
	CBF 400	NCO frog for the 1896 Mauser, in unissued condition
	CBF 400	NCO Frog
		M1914 Sawback
		CBF405 Swedish frog for the M1914 bayonet this one has had the diagonal strap removed and is painted white for dress/ceremonial duties
		Cavalry frog on 1914 bayonet, also can be found in white
		1914 modified
		Converted frog
		M1914 scabbard modified by removing the original diagonal strap and adding a vertical one. This variation is not shown in Carter, although there are many variations to the conversions
		Another M1914 conversion, this is probably for the 1896 as the strap is lower than the above

SWITZERLAND
	CBF 410	Original Swiss K31 frog with the buckle to attach to the strap permanently attached to the scabbard, and the gradual variation of the frog to the final Stg57 frog produced in the 80's
		Modified by removing buckle and adding loop for STG57
	CBF586	Modified CB410 with the buckle removed and a stud and strap added to use with the STG 57 bayonet
		1957 Early version conversion with the original loop for the strap and buckle sill in place
	CBF 587	New made for the STG57 this has the frog strap and a loop to hold it secure, similar to the earlier converted frogs made in 60's
	CBF 588	Final frog version for the STG 57 bayonet, new produced in 70's and 80's not a modification of earlier frogs. The semi circular cut out id no longer in the folded belt loop area.
	CBF 588
	CBF 588
	CBF 410	Original Swiss K31 frog with the buckle to attach to the strap permanently attached to the scabbard, and the gradual variation of the frog to the final Stg57 frog produced in the 80's
		Post WWII cavalry
		For the M1970 bayonet in rubberized fabric

TURKEY
		1903 frog the wear on the scabbard is consistent with use, but construction is poor
		copy by Harry Savage
	CBF xxx	Not sure if this is genuine or not, there is Turkish numerals on the inside surface but are these original or the reproducers phone number?? Like to think it is original, but........ Note it is much thinner than the one above, I was trying for a worn real one but it got removed from EBAY when the seller found there were a lot of followers and never went back up once identified.
		1918 pattern ersatz frog, uses multiple layers of thin leather rather than one piece of heavier.
		Frog used on 35 pattern bayonets, most seen have been in heavily repaired condition with a wide range of sewing or riveting.
		Turkey No4 frog converted by a second row of stitching form a Mauser pattern frog
		Mauser frog on German Ersatz with Turkish markings
		Turkish Mauser modified for Lebel, or is it just another No4 one?

UNKNOWN
		Interesting nylon frog with extra strengthening portion added on rear. made by Eickhorn for their FNFAL tubular bayonet
		heavily modified but by whom and when and what for?

		heavily modified but by whom and when and what for?

	CBF xxx	From the size and style I am assuming this is a sword frog, but may be for one of the larger sword bayonets
	CBF xxx	Unknown frog made from recycled hide, made to fit on US style webbing
		Heavy well made frog for the UK No4???

UK
For more information have a look at http://www.karkeeweb.com/patterns/ frogs can be found by following navigation through equipment carriers for each pattern year
		UK Web frog
		This home guard frog is unusual in having a WD stamp on the back
	CBF 96	Naval frog for the 1888
	CBF 90	1907 frog
	CBF093	GS MkII frog modified to accept the 1907 with a hooked quillion by adding a leather spacer to push the blade out and curve the front section to allow the quillion to fit
		Volunteer frog
		'08 pattern helve carrier strapping, I am fairly sure this is a fake made from old leather, partially on the manufacture and partly on the price paid (i.e. cheap) although the stamping is correct for this pattern,
	CBF 133	Straps for helve carrier on P08 leather gear, the original buckles have been removed (to repair another item maybe?)
	CBF 120	Naval issued P08, Web is marked with N and so is the brass tag on the helve strap. This one was used by a film prop company. It is not possible to distinguish the stamped on date
		UK 1922 made
	CBF 127	Sandhurst frog
	CBF 128	Sandhurst frog made in 1941
	CBF 152	RAF frog without the belt snap stud, color is a pale blue grey
	CBF 154	Frog for No4 bayonet in green
	CBF 154	Frog for No4 bayonet in white dress Blanco
	CBF 154	Frog for No4 bayonet in Khaki
	CDB 168	dress white blanco'd frog
	CBF 164	Home guard frog for the P14/P17 bayonet supplied on lend lease during early part of WWII, allowed US pattern scabbard to be use don UK webbing
	CBF 164, variation not in book	Interesting conversion of a WWII Home guard frog with top strap modified to take a buckle Close up of modifications
	CBF 165	Press stud variation of VP scabbard, the frog was attached by press studs rather than permanently attached. unfortunately in this case the strap is missing leaving only the body and the press studs
	CBF 166	Reproduction for movie use of the airborne No4 frog with the added pouch used to store the keeper plate for the Sten which was used to seal the hole when the detachable stock was removed.
	CBF 165
	CBF 167	UK web frog colored for airborne regiment
	CBF 172	No6 Parade thanks to Graham Priest
		No 9 frog heavily blancoed dress frog. Is TOPP 840 the troopers name and number?
		Unknown "scabbard" a 1907 fits in the web, and I was told it was a scabbard made for tropical use, but the single row of stitches makes me suspicious, although I have been sent pictures of a short 1907 in a similar but shorter web scabbard, again any ideas are welcome
	CBF 168	Dress frog on L1A1made in 1966
		Black Plastic dress frog
		Dress cover for the SA80 bayonet
		Green nylon cover for the SA80, there are several "commercial" frogs/scabbards for the SA80 despite there not being commercial sales of the type, as the British forces is the only force lumbered with this weapon
		Supplied as for the 1888 pattern bayonet I think this is more likely a tool holder, would welcome identification

UNKNOWN
UNKNOWN
		Sword frog of unknown origin
		From the size and style I am assuming this is a sword frog, but may be for one of the larger sword bayonets
		Unknown frog made from recycled hide, made to fit on US style webbing
		very small frog stud hole
		Blancoed frog with markings on the rear
		unknown with side strap


		Frog that came with an 84/98 fitted with a Lebel Handle is apparently an Italian made one (signs of where the conversion was done maybe?)
		Interesting nylon frog with extra strengthening portion added on rear. made by Eickhorn for their FNFAL tubular bayonet
		Heavy well made frog for the UK No4???

USA

		Reproduction Revolutionary war period frog
	cbf ***	Shovel cover with mount to allow bayonet to be carried in the original sheath with attached frog/hanger
		US West point Cadet scabbard and attached frog only 1000 were made
	CBF***	Reproduction Snell bayonet frog
		Copy of the frog for the Dahlgren bayonet from the 1970's

YUGOSLAVIA
		Early frog with semi circular cut out
	CBF***	Early frog for the VZ23 and VZ24 bayonets as its cut out is to take the round frog stud on these scabbards
	CBF xxx	Converted pre war frog to hold French Lebel bayonet as used by the Germans for rear echelon troops in WWII. The cut out in the lower portion is square and not round as the reproduction ones I have, this sis probably to be used with Czech style L shaped frog studs (VZ22), while the half round cut out is for the later VZ 23/24 style frog stud.
	CBF xxx	Early Pattern VZ22 frogs, the strap is to hold the scabbard and not as the later versions the hilt. These are reproductions made by Jaygo )
		Converted pre war frog to hold French Lebel bayonet as used by the Germans for rear echelon troops in WWII. The cut out in the lower portion is square and not round as the reproduction ones I have, this sis probably to be used with Czech style L shaped frog studs, while the half round cut out is for the later VZ 24 style frog stud.
	CBF 423	Often sold on line as German these are actually Yugoslavian, The German skeleton frog has its strap further up the frog and uses straight rows of stitches with rivets. See CBF318.There are variations on the theme with different lengths
		Post WWII
		Post WWII modified hole

		Very poor reproduction of 24 frog, leather is thing and not stiff, hard to miss

	Swedish, unmodified
	German with Aluminum rivets
	Germany Brown leather