Help with p1903 unit marked bayonet

[paul a]

Hello Guys .I have a P1903 with blade concerted from a 1888 which looks like it,s been chromed at some point .It as unit marks on the side of pommal 3 N&I 229,and allso a stamp on the end which is a little worn i think it could be S.R or S B &N please have a look at pics .Does any one no what unit it could be,any info would be welcome.Paul

[Richie B]

Paul

The SB & N marking is probably Sanderson Brothers and Newbould who made Patt 1888, Patt 1903 and Patt 1907 bayonets.

If the other marking is N & D, then that according to Ian Skennerton in his book on markings is an abbreviation for Notts & Derby - a county association established following the introduction of the Territorial and Reserve Forces Act 1907.

Can't find anything for "N&I"

Regards

Richie

[paul a]

Thanks for the info Richie

[Battery Command Post]

Paul

The SB & N marking is probably Sanderson Brothers and Newbould who made Patt 1888, Patt 1903 and Patt 1907 bayonets.

If the other marking is N & D, then that according to Ian Skennerton in his book on markings is an abbreviation for Notts & Derby - a county association established following the introduction of the Territorial and Reserve Forces Act 1907.

Can't find anything for "N&I"

Regards

Richie

I agree with this, except that 3N&D is actually 3rd Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire) Regiment . It's the actual regiment, not the County Assiciation.

Rob

[Richie B]

I agree with this, except that 3N&D is actually 3rd Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire) Regiment . It's the actual regiment, not the County Assiciation.

Rob

Absolutely - totally forgot about the "3"

[paul a]

Thanks again for the info lads.