bayonet, bayonet
Accession Number
NAM.2002-10-130-1
Description
M1874 Gras bayonet, French, 1874. With 'T'-backed blade for thrusting, brass pommel, wooden grips and steel crossguard with a quillon facing downwards. This bayonet was purchased as a souvenir by Sgt Samuel James Pye, who served with the 59th Divisional Ammunition Column, Royal Field Artillery during World War One. Associated with World War One (1914-1918).
Campaigns
World War One (1914-1918)
Associated collection
