Original Exceptional Condition* 07 Pattern Hook Quillon 1909 Dated Bayonet & 1st Patt Scabbard (Matching No’s) to Kings Royal Rifles. 22115. Bayonet

This is an excellent 1st Type, hook quillon '07' sword bayonet by Enfield, complete with original 1st type scabbard. These bayonets were introduced in January 1908 (See page 392 No 818 of Watts & White for reference). This example was made in 1909, a year after production began. The sword bayonet has a 17" steel single edged blade which is stamped on the ricasso with the Kings crown 'ER' (Edward Rex) and '1907' (pattern) together with date '5 09' (May 1909) and 'EFD' (Enfield manufacturer). On the reverse it is stamped with inspection marks. The bayonet is fitted with its original 1st Type hook quillon cross guard which incorporates a muzzle ring Marked to the throat ‘354’ and stamped to the leather ‘H.G.R’ 09 (Hepburn, Gale and Ross Ltd). The wood grips are undamaged secured with two screw bolts. The pommel is stamped 'KRR' (Kings Royal Rifles) (The King's Royal Rifle Corps was an infantry rifle regiment of the British Army that was originally raised in British North America as the Royal American Regiment during the phase of the Seven Years' War in North America known in the United States as 'The French and Indian War. The 1st Battalion landed at Rouen as part of the 6th Brigade in the 2nd Division in August 1914 for service on the Western Front. It saw action at the Battle of Mons in August 1914, the First Battle of the Marne and the First Battle of the Aisne in September 1914 and First Battle of Ypres in October 1914.) above ‘354’. It is complete with its original 1st Pattern leather scabbard with steel locket and internal chape. All the stitching and leather of the scabbard are intact. The price for this stunning Regiment marked 1st Type bayonet and 1st Pattern scabbard includes UK delivery. 22115.