American soldier's bayonet from 1917 in original scabbard with a service badge (that would have been worn on a cap)
American soldier's bayonet from 1917 ;
British service badge (that would have been worn on a cap)
American soldier's bayonet from 1917 in original scabbard with a service badge.
Gráinne Doyle's father was the original owner of this - his uncle served in WWI (looking after horses) and possibly acquired this while on service.
The service badge (that would have been worn on a cap) was also owned by him.
CONTRIBUTOR
Gráinne and Patrick Doyle
DATE
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LANGUAGE
eng
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INSTITUTION
Europeana 1914-1918
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