Hi all, I have seen there is an airborne bayonet frog with a pocket to hold a plate for use with a Sten gun, from what I can discover the plate was to replace the butt if removed, to stop the gun falling apart, and kept in the pocket attached to the frog. Two questions. firstly is that what the plate was for, and was this arrangement for a particular model Sten. Second question, under what circumstances would the gun been in a stripped condition requiring this plate to be fitted,I have not been able to find an illustration of the so called plate.does anyone have a picture of it. I am fortunate to have a pig stick found on the railway embankment at Wolfheze,and went looking for a frog I also have a butt,(Mk2) and a magazine,whilst seeking out a bayonet frog,I came across this Airborne version, but drew a blank on much information about the bit that went in the pocket, OR I was not looking in the right place. If anyone can help I would be grateful. regards lofty
See serial 15/16 (1946) The Pattern 1944 Web Equipment (1941) The Pattern 1937 Web Equipment (Australia) (Same as UK with a few additions)
In the Harlan Glenn book, you can see the plate Lofty, I found a plate, have a photograph of it somewhere
Second question, under what circumstances would the gun been in a stripped condition requiring this plate to be fitted This sprung to mind (once I realised the thread wasn't about Francophobe paras): http://www.ww2talk.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=83263&stc=1&d=1335477150
Many thanks for input chaps, got it fairly clear in my mind what its about now, also now realize my spike does not fit Stens, so will be looking for a pocket-less genuine WW2 frog. regards lofty
The frog is to hold the spike bayonet which fits the muzzle of the MKV sten and the plate which holds the bolt, spring and retainer in the body of the Sten when the butt is removed for parachuting. Originals rare, expensive, repros are availabe
