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Siamese "Wild Tiger Corps" Bayonet

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 300.00 USD
Siamese  Wild Tiger Corps  Bayonet
Siamese type 62 bayonet ( contract British pattern 1907 bayonet for the SMLE No.1 Mk.III rifles) with original Siamese metal scabbard, bayonet and scabbard are in very good condition Has image of a smiling tiger, and Siamese writhing on the ricasso. 1920 the king of Siam Vajiravudh, also known as Rama VI, during his time studying in England became an avid admirer of the Lee-Enfield SMLE. He then ordered 10,000 SMLE (short magazine lee Enfield n.1 mk3) for his personal Regiment "The Wild Tiger Corps". The Regiment also included his personal Royal Guards.