Bayonet and scabbard

Production date
1918
 Country
England
 State/Province
South Yorkshire
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Object detail

Description
Bayonet and scabbard. British 1907 patent as used with Lee Enfield .303 rifles. The bayonet was made in Sheffield England, the centre of Britain's lade and cutlery industry.
Classification
ARMS & ARMOUR Edged weapons bayonet
Maker
Production date
1918
Production place
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
Measurements
L575XW75XH75mm
Media/Materials description
Steel
leather
wood
brass
Signature/Marks
<SANDERSON\1907\'18\'27'\'34\'35>
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History and use
The 1907 Patent bayonet was used with Lee Enfield .303 rifles by Commonwealth countries including Australia in World War I and World War II, and up until the 1950s.The Sanderson company which made the bayonet manufactured tool steel and tools in Sheffield England.
Associated person
Registration number
H49438

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