Late 19th C. British Steel Bayonet - Gurkha Inscription
Europe, United Kingdom, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A fascinating example of a steel bayonet with Nepalese inscriptions on two of its sides where the blade meets the socket; the third side is stamped in the same areas with the manufacturing mark, "WD R 12/84 537". This weapon most likely belonged to a Gurkha, soldiers native to Nepal who were recruited into the British Army. Size: 25" L (63.5 cm)
Provenance: private J.H. collection, Beaverton, Oregon, USA, acquired between 2015 to 2016
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#151964
Condition Report: Intact with rich patina. The inscriptions and the stamped numbers are all clear.
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Europe, United Kingdom, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A fascinating example of a steel bayonet with Nepalese inscriptions on two of its sides where the blade meets the socket; the third side is stamped in the same areas with the manufacturing mark, "WD R 12/84 537". This weapon most likely belonged to a Gurkha, soldiers native to Nepal who were recruited into the British Army. Size: 25" L (63.5 cm)
Provenance: private J.H. collection, Beaverton, Oregon, USA, acquired between 2015 to 2016
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#151964
Condition Report: Intact with rich patina. The inscriptions and the stamped numbers are all clear.
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