Original British Pre-WWI Rare Pattern 1903 Sword Bayonet with Scabbard - Dated 1903 - Very Rare Brunswick Rifle 947 wounded

947 wounded

with the top lining possibly being rayon

The lock is plate on this example is stamped "CROWN" over V

It is definitely a civilian album

Front length: 58"

Original British Pre-WWI Rare Pattern 1903 Sword Bayonet with Scabbard - Dated 1903 - Very Rare Brunswick Rifle 947 woundedOriginal Item. Only One Available. The Pattern 1903 bayonet was introduced in conjunction with the Short, Magazine Lee Enfield Rifle. It was essentially a version of the existing Pattern 1888 bayonet redesigned to conform with the new rifle. It was not long before concerns arose about the overall length of the SMLE and its bayonet. It was feared that British troops might be at a disadvantage in bayonet combat with enemies equipped with longer weapons.