British ‘1903’ 3rd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment Pattern Bayonet and MkI Scabbard. BAYO 795. Bayonets

This is a newly made ‘1903’ bayonet and not a converted ‘1888’ pattern. The ricasso is marked with a crown over E.R. (Edward Rex) and ‘1903’. Below this are several dates and inspection stamps. The opposite side carries the broad arrow over ‘EFD’ (Enfield) and an inspection stamp. The pommel carries ‘3 YK’ denoting the 3rd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales’ Own) and the number ‘568’.. The wooden grips are in good condition with a few use related marks. The blade is in fine condition with an nice aged patina. The scabbard is the standard ‘MkI’ as used by both the ‘1888’ & ‘1903’ patterns. The metalwork and leather stitching are all intact. See Skennerton item B230, pages 181-183. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 795.