The L1A3 bayonet was introduced into British service during the late 1950s to eliminate the protruding press stud used on the L1A1 and L1A2 designs. It was felt that the protruding press stud made the bayonet too easily dislodged, so the press stud was made flush with the pommel.
This example is stamped on the blade fort with the ED symbol and '67' showing it was made at the Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield in 1967.
grips stamped on both sides with the Enfield ED symbol, 66 and L1A3 9600257.
