Sword Bayonet, Pattern 1907, Mark I. with hooked removed on crosspiece with Scabbard Mark II. : Anzac Day 2006 Cenotaph : Special Operations Task Group, Afghanistan

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Accession Number REL35544.005
Collection type Technology
Object type Edged weapon or club
Physical description Leather, Steel, Wood
Maker Wilkinson Sword Company
Place made United Kingdom: England
Date made 1910
Conflict Afghanistan, 2001-2021
Description

British Pattern 07 bayonet with markings indicating the removal of the quillion. The blade is stamped with the arabic numbers 118610. The scabbard leather is very dry and the staples attaching it to metal throat is missing.

History / Summary

British Pattern 07 bayonet with arabic markings indicating re-issue in Afghanistan, and refurbished for use as a component of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) Memorial Cenotaph for Anzac Day, 2006 in Afghanistan.