Historical information

This type of bayonet was used by infantry Rifle Regiments of the British Army and by Infantry Battalions of the Australian State Defence Forces in the 1890's; then by some infantry battalions of the Australian Army especially in a ceremonial role

Significance

There is no record found of this type bayonet frog in use by 4th/17th/19th Light Horse Regiments.

Use by VMR (the colonial predecessor to 4th/17th/19th Light Horse Regiments) is unlikely.

Physical description

Bayonet, Scabbard and Pattern 1892 Bayonet Frog on Sam Brown Belt on Jack's mannequin. Bayonet frog made of 'buff' leather, and stained brown on the front. Hand stitched with reinforcing tin plated copper rivets

Inscriptions & markings

old hand writing illegible