Weapon - Sword bayonet

Historical information

Used by Victorian Mounted Rifles and other Colonial Volunteer units equipped with Martini Henry rifle.

Significance

Part of a collection of edged weapons relevant to Victorian Colonial and Australian Military forces.

Physical description

Yataghan sword bayonet, blade 585mm, black Guttapercha handles and leather scabbard.

Inscriptions & markings

WD ( Crown ) 59" , 5/18 and "7/82"

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