It was on Ebay Germany Joe. It was textbook and had a section of the black pole about 1 or 2 inches long left in it. There were three of us watching it, and then it dissapeared. Someone must have made an offer. Forgot to mention that the seller had no idea of what is was. It was listed as an old bayonet.
All may not be lost, seller contacted me and informed me Ebay had pulled the auction. What's the going rate for a good bayonet style flag pole top? Sorry no pics but it was righteous.
Seller wants to take my offer but I am insisting on Paypal, they want cash or IBAN. I told them today I would cover paypal fees etc. and if no paypal no deal.