British, WWI, 1907 Pattern Bayonet, Battlefield Relic, Recovered Thiepval Wood, Somme, France — Mounted Display

*British, WWI, 1907 Pattern Bayonet, Battlefield Relic, Recovered Thiepval Wood, Somme, France — Mounted Display*

A deeply evocative battlefield relic: a British Pattern 1907 bayonet, as used with the Short Magazine Lee-Enfield rifle during the First World War. This example was recovered from Thiepval Wood, Somme, France — an area that saw intense fighting throughout the Battle of the Somme in 1916, particularly involving British and Commonwealth troops.

The bayonet measures approximately 55 cm overall, with a blade length of about 43 cm. It is heavily corroded from decades buried in the ground, now mounted on an oak display board with a descriptive label, making it an impactful piece for a collection of trench or battlefield finds.

Historical Note:
The Pattern 1907 bayonet was introduced as the standard bayonet for British forces from 1908, designed to be used with the SMLE rifle. It was widely issued throughout WWI and saw use in the brutal trench fighting on the Western Front. Thiepval Wood, near the village of Thiepval, became especially well known for the actions of the 36th (Ulster) Division during the first day of the Somme offensive. Items recovered from this area serve as poignant reminders of the intense combat and human cost of the conflict.

*Condition*
Relic condition throughout, with heavy rusting and corrosion to both blade and hilt. No visible markings remain due to corrosion. The guard and muzzle ring are intact, but the grips are degraded and deeply pitted. Mounted securely to an oak plaque, ready for wall or shelf display. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.

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