Can anyone help me to decipher the markings on this bayonet

[Jennifer Newman]

I have this bayonet and would appreciate any feedback on its history. With thanks 

[peregrinvs]

1907 Pattern bayonet made by Wilkinson in 1916. Re inspected in 1928. I expect others will go into more detail.

[AndyBsk]

Questionable is the complet reblueing same as the grips looks like replacements. Other point was described by peregrinus.

[JMB1943]

Hello Jennifer,

Welcome to the Forum!

The stampings on the left ricasso (first photo) show,

Crown / G R = royal cypher of G(eorgius) R(ex) =  King George V

1907 = the Pattern date, i.e., when this particular design was "sealed" to govern future production.

WILKINSON = manufacturer, Wilkinson Sword Co. Ltd, Acton, West London

The stampings on the right ricasso (second photo) show,

Broad arrow (commonly referred to as a crowsfoot) = acceptance & ownership by British Govt.

Three crown / number / E = three inspection stamps applied at different stages of manufacture; the inspectors were all employees of the RSAF, stationed at  Wilkinson to inspect their products.

Each inspector had his own stamp, issued at Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield. (RSAF)

X = denotes that bayonet had passed the blade test.

Crown / 46 / E = the re-inspection stamp applied when the bayonet was re-inspected (and passed) in 1928.

Nicely refurbished, mid-war bayonet; scabbard also in very good shape.

REgards,

JMB

[Jennifer Newman]

Thank you so much for this information. I am delighted to own this as my grandfather went to the trenches twice so I am so interested in the history 

[JMB1943]

Jennifer,

If you start a new thread with your g’father’s name and regiment in the header (include date of birth/ place of birth/ regiment/ service number from medals etc  in the text of your question) the detectives here will dig up all sorts of info for you.

Most importantly, they will direct you to the War Diary of his unit which will give you details on where he served in war zone.

Regards,

JMB

PS My g’father also served as an infantryman on the Western Front, which is what brought me to this wonderful forum.

 

[Jennifer Newman]

1 minute ago, JMB1943 said:

Jennifer,

If you start a new thread with your g’father’s name and regiment in the header (include date of birth/ place of birth/ regiment/ service number from medals etc  in the text of your question) the detectives here will dig up all sorts of info for you.

Most importantly, they will direct you to the War Diary of his unit which will give you details on where he served in war zone.

Regards,

JMB

PS My g’father also served as an infantryman on the Western Front, which is what brought me to this wonderful forum.

 

Oh that’s fantastic! I will do it . I have his medals. Thanks so much. I had no idea about this. I’m really grateful 😊

[JMB1943]

J,

I should have said,

start new thread in the “Soldiers and their Units” sub forum.

Regards

JMB

[Jennifer Newman]

Thank you