CHILE

Ross bayonet, provided to the Chileans with the ex UK navy ship HMS Canada. The bayonets are part of a contract for 500 for the Royal Navy as shown by the cross guard marks and the distinctive UK pattern scabbard. Scabbard markings would indicate manufacture in 1911. Blade also has a point profile not seen on any other issue Ross

Note the DA serial which is the only indicator of Chilean usage
chili 1895.jpg (88186 bytes)Chili ricasso markings.jpg (99766 bytes) 1895 Mauser 

 

Crossguard and scabbard markings

 

Ricasso markings on Mauser 

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Dress blade for Police, German made from cut down French Gras bayonet blade and scabbard