BAYONET, German knife, 1871-1884
W1970.1381
Hilt: plain wooden hand grip held by two studs. Carved initials appear to be B.H. Metal pommel with functional spring lock device. Two inspection stamps on base unclear due to light corrosion. Blade: single edge, straight tapering to double edged point. Ricasso stamped crown. ERFURT. Back edge of blade stamped crown/ W/ 88 together with anotehr too small to decipher. Cross guard very short with just barrel ring - marked 50.R.6.12.7.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | W1970.1381 |
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| Accession Date: | 1 Jan 1970 |
Material
| Metal | 0 - Whole |
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| Wood | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| length | 254mm | blade |
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| length | 378mm | overall |
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