Pattern 1871 Cutlass Bayonet to fit a Martini Rifle

A World War 1 relic probably brought home to Australia as a souvenir by a returning soldier. WWI souvenir of limited display value. Should be considered for de-accession.German pattern bayonet, Blade 365mm long with saw edge on back with steel scabbard." P D Luneschlose Solingenweapon, bayonet, german army, military, wwi, great war, scabbard

Swords were a common item of equipment of Japanese officers and soldiers in WWII. Representative of souvenirs brought back following the end of WWII.Japanese Samuari Sword with 70mm hand guard with wooden handle wrapped with red and white and brown tape - blade length 700mm. Common souvenir brought back by returning servicemen from the Southwest Pacific area following the Japanese surrender.japan, samurai, sword, wwii, world war two

German bayonet commonly brought back by returning servicemen as a souvenir and passed to a regimental collection in later years.Part of a collection of edged weapons gathered by the regimental collection.German bayonet with wooden handgrip in metal scabbard; 365mm blade with saw-toothed back .On scabbard and blade - " WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER AG OBERMDORF "military, weapon, german

Used by Victorian Mounted Rifles and other Colonial Volunteer units equipped with Martini Henry rifle.Part of a collection of edged weapons relevant to Victorian Colonial and Australian Military forces.Yataghan sword bayonet, blade 585mm, black Guttapercha handles and leather scabbard.WD ( Crown ) 59" , 5/18 and "7/82"military, colonial, yataghan, sword, bayonet, victorian, vmr

The M7 bayonet was introduced in 1964 for use with the M16 rifle. It was issued to Australian troops during the Vietnam conflict 1962 - 1972.Part of a collection of edged weapons relevant to Victorian Colonial and Australian military forcesUS M7 bayonet , blade 170mm length, Plastic handle. Scabbard Green Plastic.On blade " US M7 Cometta " On scabbard " US M8 A1 "bayonet, vietnam war, m16

This pattern bayonet, which affixed to a .303 Lee Enfield rifle was standard issue to Australian forces in World War 1 ( 1914 - 1918 ), World War 2 ( 1939 - 1945 ) and the Korean War ( 1950 - 1953 ).Part of a collection of edged weapons relevant to Victorian Colonial and Australian Military forces.British pattern 1907 bayonet, with wood hand grips blade 430mm long, with leather scabbard with steel fittings and leather bayonet frog.ON handle " A- 93061 " On blade " 1 - 1922 Lithgow "wwi, wwii, korea, world war one, world war two, lee enfield

This type of bayonet was common issue for the French Army in World War 1 (1914-1918). Part of a collection of edged weapons, some relevant to Victorian Colonial and Australian military forces, others are souvenirs brought home by returning soldiers.French Model 1892 Berthier bayonet, 527 mm long fluted steel blade, with metal scabbard. On ring - "AE 30556"france, berthier

This pattern bayonet was used by Australian troops in World War One and Two and the Korean War. British model 1907 bayonet with leather scabbard - overall length 550mmMA 1907 x MA 4 42wwi, wwii, korea, australian

This pattern bayonet which affixed to a .303 Lee Enfield rifle was standard issue to Australian forces in World War 1 (1914-1918), World War 2 (1939-1945) and the Korean War (1950-1953). Leather bayonet frog might indicate WWI light horse issue.Part of a collection of edged weapons relevant to Victorian Colonial and Australian Military forces.British pattern 1907 bayonet, blade 430 mm long with wood hand grip and leather scabbard and leather frog.Blade " 7. 17 Wilkinson" Frog " Dexxil Don 1917"military, bayonet, world war one, world war two, korea, light horse

Bayonet designed to fit the .577" calibre Enfield "3-band" rifled Infantry muskets.Part of a collection of edged weapons relevant to Victorian Colonial and Australian Military forces.British pattern 1853 Enfield Socket bayonet, 450mm long triangular section bladeT Preston Manchester 1 Mweapon, colonial, victoria, bayonet, enfield

The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.This is one of a collection of photographs featuring a Light Horse regiment drawn from rural and regional Victoria in the period immediately prior to mobilisation for World War 2 (1939-1945).Black and white photograph of 6 soldiers in single file with rifles . Part of 20th Light Horse collection.On bottom of photo " L to R Aussie Stafford, J. Hunksporn, B. Millear, D. larkin, G. Bullock, Foxy Adams. "military, light horse, motor regiment, uniform, weapon

Swords were issued to Australian Light Horse in 1918. They were part of the equipment of Light Horse ln period 1920 -1940. Carried by 8/13 VMR Heritage Troop during 1980s.Display potential and occasional ceremonial use.British Model 1908 cavalry sword steel blade 890mm long, composition handle with steel hand-guard painted khaki green. Steel scabbard with 2 fixed rings painted khaki green.On handguard 2 RMA MBY 340sword, sabre, cavalry, light horse, military, weapon

General display potentialBritish pattern 1897 Infantry officers sword, chromeplated and leather scabbard with steel endOn blade scroll work with Crown and Coat of Arms. Handguard Scroll with " GR "military, weapon, infantry, officer

Rare VMR SwordBritish pattern 1908 cavalry sword with blade 845mm long and engraved blade. Steel handguard engraved VMR with composition handle. Leather scabbard with brass fittingsBlade. Scroll work with VMR in centre " Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London. Handguard " VMR"weapon, sword, vmr, british, wwi, world war one

Swords were issued to Australian Light Horse in 1918. Light Horse in period 1920 - 1940 were equipped with swords. Some soldiers including Trooper G R Fear chose to obtain their own swords. Trooper Fear served with 2/9th Armoured Regiment during World War Two. 8/13 VMR Heritage Troop carried swords and gave exhibitions of tent-pegging during 1980s.Part of collection relating to an Armoured Corps soldier of WW11British Model 1908 cavalry sword with steel blade 890mm long, composition handle with steel handguard, painted steel scabbard with 2 fixed rings. Painted khaki greenON blade 12 A 15 EFD On back " 08 "military, sword, fear, light horse, militia

This shell type is used in the main armament of the interim Fire Support Vehicle (FSV) developed using the turret from the Saladin Mk2 Heavy Armoured Car on an M113A1 Armoured Personnel Carrier. The vehicle was developed by the Australian army. 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles was equipped with FSVs in the 1980s.76 mm shell rendered inert for display purposes.shell, gun, fsv, vmr

20 Pdr Armour-piercing, capped, ballistic capped (APCBC) is a type of shell designed to penetrate an armoured vehicle before exploding. Centurion tank crews found it to be highly effective against bunkers encountered during the Vietnam War.Large shell case and projectile.shell, centurion, apcbc, vietnam

1897 pattern officer's sword with leather thong, and leather and metal scabbard.'VMR E' on blade near hiltvmr, sword, weapon

Type and country of origin still being researchedBayonet, double edged, with quillion and wooden handle.bayonet, wwi

Prepared for and worn at the parading of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps guidons at Puckapunyal 1985.Set of 4 chrome -plated SLR bayonets, scabbards and black webbing frogs specially prepared for use on ceremonial occasions.bayonet, ceremonial, slr

These Bolt covers have been chromed and form part of a collection of rifle parts prepared for the guard to the guidons at a parade at Puckapunyal November 1985.Two Chrome plated bolt covers for SLR rifle.slr, ceremonial, parade, guard, vmr

Bayonet for use during the Vietnam War.A small bayonet with a scabbardvietnam war, weapon, bayonet