| Accession Number | REL31615.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Edged weapon or club |
| Physical description | Brass, Steel |
| Place made | France |
| Date made | c 1935 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Pattern 1886/91/16/35 Lebel Bayonet
Description
Lebel Model 1886/91/16/35 bayonet. The bayonet has a spear point cruciform blade that is attached to a brass handle. The crossguard is made from steel and is attached to the blade tang by a rivett. A barrel ring is on top of the crossguard and a spring loaded locking bolt secures the bayonet via a mortise slot to the bayonet lug. The bayonet is in natural metal finish. Markings - A87928.
History / Summary
The Lebel Model 1886/91/16/35 bayonet is a conversion of the earlier pattern Lebel bayonets and became the standard French Army bayonet after 1916.