Militaria

Sale 134    20–24 Nov 2023   Dixson Room, State Library of NSW   Sydney

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Lot 93    SESSION 1 eSALE ONLINE ONLY (MON 20TH NOV CLOSE FROM 9.30AM)    Militaria

Estimate $150
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $240

GREAT BRITAIN, 1888 Mk2 Lee-Metford rifle bayonet, the ricasso stamped with crown over VR and 6 '99 on one side and arrow over EFD over crowned 5R over E and an X on the opposite side, with a wood and steel handle, the pommel stamped 3169 on one side and an asterisk on the opposite side, with a metal and leather scabbard this stamped 3 203 on top of the opening and with 98 over an asterisk on the back, the scabbard is fitted into a leather holder with belt fitting and this marked on the back, '5 M.R./111'. The blade with some dark toning and the scabbard and leather holder aged, otherwise fine.

No mail out for this lot, collection only from the Sydney Office, or buyer to make own arrangements.

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