WW1 303 BAYONET BY LITHGOW 5MD (WA) ISSUE DATED 1918
Cross guard stamped 5MD (WA issue) 9481. Blade maker marked "LITHGOW" and dated 1918. Correct tear drop WW1 scabbard that has been refurbed by Lithgow in 1942, stamped MANGROVITE 1942 with OA (Orange Arsenal) to the chape. Nice clean blade showing mimimal use.
This bayonet is an excellent and rare example of a WW1 Lithgow made bayonet that also carries the issue stamp to Western Australia.