An English plug bayonet, circa 1668 Single-edged blade with double-edged point. Comet and king's head mark struck on the reverse. Brass quillons, the arms in the form of sculpted cupids. Characteristically shaped wooden grip, brass pommel cap surmounted by a figure. Original, leather-covered wooden scabbard with (replaced?) brass chape. Length 47 cm. Included is a fragment of an English newspaper page dated 1668 which was found during restoration inside the grip as filling material around the tang. historic, historical, 17th century, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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Keywords: 17th, bayonet, blade, century, double-edged, english, plug, single-edged