British WWII Dated Entrenching Tool Set: Late Model with #4 Spike Bayonet Lee-Enfield (SMLE) Completely original form WW2

Completely original form WW2

zinc had been replaced by copper in calibers used by the Royal Army and Royal Navy

All bear WWII markings and are dated 1945 on the interior of the steel shell

It was so successful that it continued in use all the way into the 1980s

This model bayonet was only issued for four years was superceded in 1907 with a longer 17" bladed Bayonet that compensated for the shortening of the P-1903 SMLE Rifle following the P-1888 Lee Metford and Long Lee Enfield Rifles

British WWII Dated Entrenching Tool Set: Late Model with #4 Spike Bayonet Lee-Enfield (SMLE) Completely original form WW2Original Item: These are original WW2 issue and dated Entrenching Tool Sets consisting of steel head, wooden shaft with steel bayonet stand at grip end, web carrier and #4 Spike Bayonet with Scabbard. This all purpose entrenching tool was also used as a mine probe once the #4 spike bayonet was attached as well as a hand to hand combat weapon. Completely original form WW2, gives final touch to any WW2 Tommy Outfit. Steel head packed in grease, bayonet