Weapon - Lee Metford bayonet

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

Subjects

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