British Army 1st Battalion the Coldstream Guards in desert fatigues with bayonets fitted to their guns

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A bayonet (from French baïonnette) is a knife-, dagger-, or spike-shaped weapon designed to fit on or over the muzzle of a rifle barrel or similar weapon, effectively turning the gun into a spear. It is a close-combat or last-resort weapon.

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Size: 3499px × 5249px
Location: Victoria Barracks, Windsor, Berkshire, UK
Photo credit: © MICHAEL DUNLEA / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: army, bayonet, berkshire, british, ceremonial, coldstream, desert, fatigues, guards, khaki, rifle, sharp, soldier, uniform, weapon, windsor