Description
BRITISH BAYONET NO. 9 MK1/L manufactured by the Royal Ordnance Factory at POOLE in 1949 in blackened paint finish to socket but with blued/blackened blade. P in a circle with 1949 to the face of the muzzle opening. Two inspection marks, “G5/B” to the side of the socket and “P/20” to the front of the socket over the blade. Scabbard is No.5 Mk 2 painted semi gloss black.
(Reference BCB B302 and Priest page 189 and 265 onwards).