United States. A Revolutionary War Era Plug Bayonet, c. 1790 Auction Despite these performances

Despite these performances

With a brass cross guard and a black wooden handle

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CMG was killed by an enemy shell while reconnoitring on Hill 70

United States. A Revolutionary War Era Plug Bayonet, c. 1790 Auction Despite these performancesA plug bayonet featuring a thick, double edged blade fitted into a wooden hilt with an iron crossguard. The blade measures 90 mm in length, the overall bayonet measures 330 mm in length and 78 mm in width across the iron crossguard in the style of upturned quillion sword catchers. The blade features a few notches on each side and the tip has been damaged. A scarce bayonet with unique history, which remains in better than very fine condition. The blade