I just got this locally in Melbourne, Victoria - it’s a Lithgow sheath marked with ‘3 MD’ for the 3rd Military District, which is a WW1 Victorian stamp.
The bayonet itself has no apparent Australian markings on it, but it DOES have the Sold out of Service stamp - which to my understanding, means it was made in the UK, and then sent to Australia for use. Is this correct?
Could anyone shed some light on this?
Best regards,
Finn
The bayonet itself has no apparent Australian markings on it, but it DOES have the Sold out of Service stamp - which to my understanding, means it was made in the UK, and then sent to Australia for use. Is this correct?
Could anyone shed some light on this?
Best regards,
Finn
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