Inventarnummer
4201.493.1
Titel
Bayonet
Beschreibung
A French baynoet, reportedly from Rheims, 1874 pattern with cover. It is a flat backed, single edged blade that is engraved along the top edge, which are slightly unclear but includes the date 1875. On the left hand side of the blade, a '6' has been stamped, whilst on the right the latter 'S' and a partial symbol can be seen. The Quillion is stamped with the letters 'GBM' and the serial number 'A55658'. M493 is written on the grip. The scabbard has the serial number near the top and 'M493' is written along the back.
Datum
1875 - 1875
Entstehungszeitraum
Mid Victorian, 1850-1875
Format
- Overall length 490 mm
- Blade 518 mm
- Width: Quillion 105 mm
- Scabbard 535 mm