8th. Lastly, that the bayonet with the socket was in general use in the year 1703.
I must, in conclusion, offer my thanks to the various exhibitors who have contributed specimens to illustrate this communication. By the kindness of the Council of the United Service Institution, I am enabled to exhibit examples of the bayonet in their museum. I am also indebted to Captain Tupper, Mr. Joseph Clarke, F.S.A. Mr. Robert Porrett, F.R.S. Mr. J. W. Bernhard Smith, Mr. Robert Pritchett, Mr. Charles Reed, F.S.A. Mr. T. Godfrey Faussett, F.S.A. and Mr. Charles Spence, for the loan of interesting specimens in their possession, some of which are engraved in the accompanying plate.
Description of Plate XXII.
No. 1. A plug-bayonet, with the following inscription engraved on the blade:—GOD . SAVE . KING . IAMES . THE . 2: 1686.—(Tower Armoury.)
No. 2. The bayonet of an officer in its leather scabbard, with small knife and fittings. On the blade is engraved the Royal Arms, and the inscription GOD . SAVE . KING . WILLIAM . AND . QUEEN . MARY.—(Mr. R. Pritchett.)
No. 3. A bayonet of the same period as the two former, without ornament.
No. 4. A sword, the guard of which is so adapted that it may be screwed into the muzzle of a musket, and thus used as a bayonet. This specimen bears evident marks of its having been frequently so used. An example in the Tower Armoury has lost the finger-guard.—(Museum of the United Service Institution.)
No. 5. Bayonet, probably of a Spanish officer, with its scabbard, on which is engraved "Soi de dn Manuel Monsalve."—(Tower Armoury.)
No. 6. A large two-edged bayonet, the guard terminating at one end in a hammer, and in the other in a turnscrew.—(Tower Armoury.)
No. 7. A long sword-bayonet, probably of Italian workmanship.—(Tower Armoury.
No. 8. The plug-bayonet of a Croat mercenary, engraved on both sides with figure of one of the band, and the words "Vivat Pandur." Purchased in Venice.—(Captain Tupper.)
No. 9. A plug-bayonet, with a fluted handle and flamboyant blade, which appears to be of foreign workmanship.—(Captain Tupper.)
No. 10. A socket bayonet of very rude workmanship, formerly in the collection at Alton Towers.—(Tower Armoury.)
