This example was made in August 1891 by the Wilkinson Sword Co. of London.

Other than some mild corrosion from having been stored in grease, this example is almost untouched since new. It exhibits no evidence of having been reworked. As the picture at left illustrates, even the 120-year old Wilkinson viewer's marks are still visible in the wooden grip scales.

The scabbard is a Mk. I type. This bayonet came in the Pattern 1915 leather belt frog pictured below.

This example was issued by the Princess Louise Dragoon Guards, a militia regiment in the Ottawa area. The crosspiece marking, "PLDG.C.SQ.24" stands for Princess Louise Dragoon Guards, C Squadron, Rifle 24. The PLDG served in the Boer War, the First World War, and the Second World War. The Regiment was a mounted reconnaissance unit, eventually becoming part of the Royal Canadian Armored Corps.

Much of the conventional wisdom regarding Ross bayonets was clarified by research published in 2022 by Canadian researcher Derek Complin in his book, The Ross Bayonet: A Canadian Bayonet for a Canadian Rifle.

The Pattern 1908 (Ross Mk. I) bayonet was used with the Ross Mk. I rifle. Rather plain and utilitarian in appearance, the bayonet also had unique features including flat springs in the mortise and muzzle ring that kept the bayonet from rattling when fixed.

In 1911, Canada purchased additional rifles. Designated Ross Mk. II**, they incorporated improvements, one of which was a longer, heavier barrel too large to accept the Mk. I bayonet. Newly-produced bayonets were designated Pattern 1911 (Ross Mk. II). This bayonet had a larger muzzle ring that eliminated the spring. Eventually, the spring in the mortise was also eliminated. Mk. I bayonets are also found with muzzle rings modified to mount to the Ross Mk. II** and Mk. III rifles. In 1915, the blade profile was changed by altering the edge to create a sharper point.

The scabbard is leather with internal mounts and an integral belt hanger. Scabbards were all made Hugh Carson Company Ltd. of Ottawa. Early examples are marked “RRC” (Ross Rifle Co.), while Second World War replacement scabbards are marked “H C Co Ltd” (Hugh Carson Co. Ltd.).

Approximately 65,000 Ross Mk. III rifles and Mk. II bayonets were made 1914–17 for a British contract. These bayonets and scabbards bear British inspection and acceptance marks. In 1917, the U.S. Government purchased 20,000 surplus Canadian Ross Mk. I rifles and bayonets from Canada. These bear "U.S." and the Ordnance Dept. "shell and flame” acceptance marks in addition to Canadian markings.

Many variations in features and markings are found on Ross bayonets. This Pattern 1908 bayonet and scabbard are dated 1909 and bear Canadian inspection and acceptance marks; and the added U.S. markings. This example’s scabbard is missing its belt hanger.

Constructed of brown leather, secured by stitching and copper rivets. Incorporates a strap and large brass roller buckle. This frog was only made 1915–1917.

The frog measures 6.75 in. (171 mm.) long by 2.375 in. (60 mm.) wide.

Carter classified this frog as #187.

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This frog has the No. 4 scabbard eyelet formed by fabricating the upper loop from two pieces of webbing stitched together.

This example was made in 1943 by the Granby Elastic Web Co. Ltd., Granby, Quebec. Granby Elastic Web was founded in 1910. A peacetime producer of elastic textiles, they produced military goods during both World Wars, finally closing in 1969.

The frog measures 8.00 in. (203 mm.) long by 1.50 in. (38 mm.) wide.

Carter classified this frog as #158.

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These were the last No. 4 socket bayonets produced and the only No. 4’s to carry the distinctive Canadian Arsenals Ltd. trademark.

The Canadian Arsenals trademark was adopted in 1947 and replaced the former Longbranch trademark used during the Second World War.

Measures 5.50 in. (140 mm.) long by 1.50 in.(38 mm.) wide.

Carter classified this frog as #190.

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The C1 is the L1A2 as manufactured in Canada. The C1 differs from the Australian L1A2 by having the pommel secured to the tang by rivets, where the L1A2 pommel is brazed to the tang. The C1 assembly slot in the pommel is T-shaped, where the L1A2 assembly slot is straight, as shown in this comparison image.

The C1 bayonet was produced 1956-66 by Canadian Arsenals Ltd., Long Branch, Ontario, Canada. The number on the crosspiece face is the part number portion of the NATO Stock Number for bayonets. The scabbard is the No. 5 Mk. I.

The upper portion of the sheet metal grip on this example is pushed in a bit.

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Crosspiece (face): "150 3900 C1"

Although the frog’s design closely mirrored the Pattern 1964 belt frog, this nylon belt frog was used with the Pattern 1982 Web Equipment.  The NATO Stock Number is 8465-21-888-7106 and Description:  Carrier, Bayonet Scabbard—Holder, Scabbard Bayonet (C1) 82 Web

The frog measures 6.50 in. (165 mm.) long by 2.00 in. (51 mm.) wide.

Carter classified this frog as #487.

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A copy of the U.S. Bayonet-Knife M7, the C7 is unique in having the blade made of stainless steel, rather than the carbon-steel blade of the U.S. M7 and other foreign copies. The scabbard is molded plastic with a frog stud. This example is dated January 1986.

The C7 bayonet was manufactured by Nella Cutlery of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1951 by an Italian immigrant as a mobile knife-sharpening business, Nella has grown into a manufacturer of cutlery and knife sharpening machines; and dealer of commercial food equipment. In 1983, Nella bid the bayonet contract on a whim and landed the $1.7 million deal to produce 70,000 C7 bayonets. The firm is still in business today, serving the Canadian commercial food industry.

The C7 was the standard Canadian bayonet from ca. 1984 until superceded by the CAN Bayonet 2000.

Scabbard: "1095-21-897-1467" over "Nella 1/86"

The C7 bayonet introduced a lightweight plastic scabbard, which made the bayonet top-heavy when carried in the frog attached to the equipment belt.  The addition of a hilt strap stabilized the bayonet during movement.  The NATO Stock Number is 8465-21-896-8168 and Description:  Carrier, Bayonet Scabbard—Carrier, Scabbard Bayonet (C7) 82 Web.  This example was made in 2002.

The frog measures 7.75 in. (197 mm.) long by 2.00 in. (51 mm.) wide.

Carter classified this frog as #488.

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"Carrier, Bayonet Scabbard

8465-21-896-8168

W8486-023385/002/PB 12/02"

The NATO Stock Number is 8465-21-920-5771 and Description:  Carrier, Bayonet Scabbard. The Tactical Vest with which it is used was adopted ca. 2003.

The frog measures 8.75 in. (222 mm.) long by 2.00 in. (51 mm.) wide.

This frog was not classified by Carter.

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"8465-21-920-5771

Bayonet Carrier/Porte Baionnette

Date of Manufacture AT 09/06"

Adopted by Canada ca. 2004 and manufactured by Diemaco/Colt Canada under license from Eickhorn-Solingen Ltd.

The Bayonet 2000/2005 has a green grip and scabbard, with a web frog for attachment to MOLLE load bearing equipment. The reverse of the scabbard body has a square, white honing pad, impregnated with diamond or sapphire.