British Pattern 1888 Mk 1
2nd Type (2 rivets)
Sword-bayonet

Markings—
Ricasso:     VR (Victoria Regina)
  (left)          royal cypher, 4' 90 date
                  of manufacture, ' 07 date
                  and inspection mark is a 
                  subsequent upgrade or
                  factory refurbishing.
  (right)        W^D (War Department)
                  acceptance, Enfield
                  inspection mark (crown
                  & number over 'E' ),
                  bending mark (X).

Sword-bayonet, 
Pattern 1888 Mk 1 
 (2nd type)—

Maker:               Enfield R.S.A.F. at
                         Enfield Lock, northern
                         suburb of London,
                         England
                         April 1890 (4’ 90)
Length, overall:   16.6 in. [422 mm]
Length, blade:     12.0 in. [305 mm]
M/Ring diam.:     16.5 mm
Grips:                 Wood with brass rivets,
                          cleaning hole in grip
                          above top rivet
Blade finish:        Polished bright
For firearm:         Rifle MLM & MLE,
                          Carbine MLE RIC & NZ,
                          MM & ME Art. Carbines

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