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bayonet, sawback (and scabbard)

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  • Other Name

    British Pattern 1881 Snider sawback bayonet for Artillery Carbine

    British Pattern 1875 Royal Artillery bayonet [Sgt Robert Coombe, Auckland Rifle Volunteers]

  • Description

    British 1881 Snider sawback bayonet for Artillery Carbine (with scabbard) : Royal Artillery Pattern

    Probably used in New Zealand by Sgt Robert Coombe, Auckland Militia, Auckland Rifle Volunteers

    maker: WR Kirschbaum & Cie, Solingen

    markings: 426; maker's name and trademark [helmet]; sold out of service marks and WD; Birmingham view marks: [crown] / B / 21

  • Place
    [United Kingdom]
  • Associated Place

    Auckland/New Zealand

  • Accession Number
    1979.11
  • Accession Date
    18 Jan 1979
  • Other Id

    W2308 (war)

  • Department

    History

    War History

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