Thread: 1907 bayonet markings

Found some markings on this bayonet

1) RE - Remington. black.
2) 6 17 - June 1917
3) WILKINSON - Wilkinson Sword Company.
4) PALL MALL - scratched out. Not uncommon for Wilkinson to do so during 1916 - 1918.
5) G.R - Georgius Rex.
6) X - bending mark, proof of blade.
7) Broad arrow - government acceptance mark.
8) N - Naval Service
9) N.R. - Naval Reserve?
10) 457 - rifle number?
11) J.B - J.Brooks & Co Ltd.

Thats all the markings I can see without destructively cleaning it and I have no intentions to do so. For the rest of the markings in the photo, I am unsure, especially the ones below the broad arrow as it doesn't make any sense to me or look remotely similar to an inspection mark. Maybe someone can try?

IMHO and experience in buying them, stampings on the bayonet anywhere except on the blade are indicative of brigade / unit/ rack ' weapon links.
Nowt to do with the lineage of the blade.

As for stampings on the scabbard, usually the manufacturer's I.D.

Originally Posted by Kiwi Sapper

IMHO and experience in buying them, stampings on the bayonet anywhere except on the blade are indicative of brigade / unit/ rack ' weapon links.
Nowt to do with the lineage of the blade.

As for stampings on the scabbard, usually the manufacturer's I.D.

Thanks mate. That last piece of advice could mean this is a Northamptonshire Regiment (NN) Reserve 457 bayonet.

My first 1907 and won’t be my last!