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Plug-bayonet. Maker's mark stamped on blade.
J.S. Henderson Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart
18th Century, Late
Circa
1770
CE
-
1800
CE
This bayonet would have been pushed into the end of a musket after the initial long-distance firing volleys when the battle became one of hand-to-hand fighting.
Casting (process) : Whole, cast
Accession number: HEN.M.323-1933
Primary reference Number: 19242
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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