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Metadata
Object ID # |
1997.043.003ab |
Object Name |
Bayonet, Sword |
Title |
Sword Bayonet & Scabbard (1875) |
Lexicon category |
5: T&E For Science & Technology |
Date |
1875 |
Year Range from |
1860 |
Year Range to |
1890 |
Made |
Unknown |
Place of Origin |
France? |
Description |
Sword bayonet and its scabbard, c. 1875. This bayonet has a slight curve to its blade, and a blood groove. The hilt area is impress-stamped with "RT 37568". The hilt handle is brass with 15 thick ridges in its grip area. The hilt also has a curved, knob-ended tang. Opposite to the tang is a ring (function not known yet). The underside of the blade (near the hilt) is engraved with what appears to be "Culle Janvier 1875". The sheath is pewter-coloured metal and very plain. It has "RT 37568" impress-stamped on one side. |
Makers mark |
The underside of the blade (near the hilt) is engraved with what appears to be "Culle Janvier 1875". RT 37568" is impress-stamped on the sheath |
Provenance |
The inscription on the underside of the blade suggests that the bayonet is French and dated January, 1875. Someone has suggested that perhaps it is a "Labelle". This may be a maker, or is it a placename or surname associated with this particular bayonet. Provenance unknown. Willed to the museum by Mildred J. Hubbert (neé Young) of Markdale, Grey County, who died in March,1997. Her maiden name was Mildred J. Young. She was married to George R. Hubbert who had a family connection to the Markdale area. They lived in Markdale in their later years, where Mrs. Hubbert was a local historian and writer. Formerly she was a teacher in the North. |
Collection |
Military, 19th-c Collection |
Material |
Metal/Brass |
Dimensions |
W-9.8 L-70 cm |
Found |
Markdale, Municipality of Grey Highlands, Grey County |
People |
Hubbert, Millie Young |