A British Pattern 1907 Mk1 (SMLE) short magazine Lee-Enfield Bayonet. The hilt incorporates a prommel with oil hole and wooden hand grip. The blade is single edged.
Also described as sword/knife it was manufactured to fit the Lee-Enfield rifle. The No.1 rifle was used throughout WW1 and WW2.
date: 1914-1918
manufacturer: British Military
max dimension: 550mm
subject area: Social Science
specific themes: War, Conflict, WW1, Soldier, Army, Military
handling collection number: HC99
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