Soldier's bayonet in scabbard and British service badge that would have been worn on a cap
American soldier's bayonet in original scabbard; manufactured in the U.S. with a 1917 maker's mark on blade. Gráinne Doyle's father was the original owner of this item - his uncle served in WWI (looking after horses) may have acquired this while on service; the British service badge which would have been worn on a cap was acquired by him also.
CONTRIBUTOR
Mary Broderick
DATE
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LANGUAGE
eng
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1
INSTITUTION
Europeana 1914-1918
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