| Place | Middle East |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM32409 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Edged weapon or club |
| Place made | Italy |
| Date made | c 1915 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Italian Model 1891 Carcano Bayonet and Scabbard : Corporal J A French, VC, 2/9 Battalion
Description
Italian Model 1891 Carcano bayonet and scabbard. The hilt is a cruciform design with a straight quillon and has a muzzle ring of 12.5 mm. The plain wooden grips are attached to the tang with two rivets. The crossguard is stamped 1F6632 and the pommel 1. The pommel has a push buttom locking bolt and slot for attachment to the rifle. The straight blued blade has a single fuller to each side to within 75 mm from the spear point. The black leather scabbard has a brass chape and a tear drop frog stud locket. Attached to the scabbard is a dark green leather frog.
History / Summary
This bayonet was brought back from the Middle East by Corporal J. French, 2/9th Battalion, who was later awarded the Victoria Cross during the Milne Bay campaign in 1942.