S.A. Police Issue WW1 1907 Pattern Sanderson Sword Bayonet With Scabbard.

A fine example of a WW1 Pattern 1907 South African Police re-issued sword bayonet by Sanderson for use with the Short Magazine Lee Enfield (SMLE) rifle.  A number of these bayonets were re-issued to the South African Police post-WW2.  Superb patina to the blade. The bayonet is in good, antique condition with the locking button functional.

Marks (left ricasso) : Crown and "G.R." (George Rex - King George) over "1907" (pattern model) over "11" and "16" (manufacture date - November, 1916) over "Sanderson" (manufacturer).

Marks (right ricasso) : War Office broad arrow and "X" (bend test stamp) with a number of Enfield inspection stamps.

Marks (pommel) : "S.A.P." and South African Union military broad arrow.

Scabbard : Double-stitched leather with steel top-mount and chape.  The bayonet inserts / withdraws smoothly and is held firmly in the scabbard

Length (bayonet) : 55 cm

Length (blade) : 43 cm

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