From:Mokau Museum

Name/TitleBayonet, Pattern:1907 third type

About this objectOne of two sword bayonets that belonged to the Messenger family. Both of these sword bayonets are for Short Magazine Lee Enfield (SMLE) rifles.

There is a clearance hole drilled through the pommel, wooden grips are attached either side of the steel tang.

The scabbard is made of black leather with raised stitching down the spine and steel locket and chape. There are remnants of green paint on the locket.

MakerSanderson Bros. & Neubold

Maker RoleSword maker

Date MadeJanuary 1919

Place MadeUnited Kingdom

Medium and MaterialsSteel, wood, leather

Inscription and MarksOn left ricasso: Large crown over GR / 1907 / 1 19 / SANDERSON
On right ricasso: Broad arrow / X and three Enfield Inspection marks
On RH side of Guard: "N 20 37 9"
Pommel: NZ

Scabbard: No discernible marks

Measurements582H x 74W x 41D mm

Object TypeBayonets

Object number2017.004

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