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bayonet, sword (and scabbard)

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  • Other Name

    British Pattern 1888 Mk I bayonet for Lee Metford, 1897

    Sergt JR Page, 16 Coy, 6NZMR, Anglo Boer War

  • Description

    British Pattern 1888 Mk I bayonet for Lee Metford with leather scabbard, carved by Sergt JR Page, 16 Coy, 6NZMR, Anglo Boer War

    maker: Sanderson, Sheffield

    carved grip: SERGT. PAGE / VI NZMR

    markings: maker's name and date; 5 / 97 / War Department marks: broad arrow and WD; Sheffield viewmarks: [crown] / S / 25 / X [bend mark?]

  • Place
  • Associated Place
  • Other Id

    W2530 (war)

    W0966 (war)

  • Department
bayonet, sword (and scabbard) W2530

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