Historical information
This style bayonet was used by British and Imperial troops in the Boer War and concurrently with the 1907 pattern during World War 1 (1914-1918). Used by Victorian colonial troops.
Significance
Rare example of nineteenth century British bayonet.
Physical description
British 1888 pattern bayonet for magazine Lee Metford and Magazine Lee Enfield rifles with scabbard
Inscriptions & markings
" EFD " and " 88E " under crown