Original item. Very few avialable. Received out of Kathmandu, Nepal, these are early Socket Bayonets made by The British East India Company in British India in the 18th. Century. Each bears the remains of the E.I.C.’s heart logo under the number 4, which was in fact intended to represent a disguised Christian Cross.
Each blade is stamped with an Indian Arsenal mark from whatever manufacturing plant it originated from. Original as found, very uncommon. Approximately 16″ in overall length with 12″ blade.