Artifact Gallery:
Battleship USS Iowa Museum Los Angeles collects relevant artifacts to help tell the story of the ship and the Surface Navy to a broad audience. Below you will find some of our accessioned artifacts in our collection. Not all items are on display and are monitored according to our collections management policy.
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WW II Japanese Type 30 Bayonet
Object/Artifact
Japanese Type 30 Ariska bayonet Pattern 1897 with hooked quillon, fullered blade marked with a stamp signifying manufacture at either Koishikawa Arsenal (Tokyo) (1870-1935) or Kokura Arsenal (1935 - 1945). Steel blade and steel handle with varnished wood grips. Includes scabbard (unpainted steel). Made for use with Japanese Type 30, 38 and 99 rifles and carbines. About 20 3/4" overall length with scabbard.
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