Bayonet from an Officer’s Fusil Musket

Description
Commanditaires
1812 History
Department of Canadian Heritage This item is a part of the 1812 History digitization project. This project was made possible with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Canadian Culture Online Strategy.
Médias
Object
Description
This bayonet is of an officer’s fusil musket design. It has a triangular blade and is date circa 1812. A bayonet is a steel blade that is designed to fit on the muzzle of a rifle or musket barrel, making it into a close range weapon. This would have been on arguably every soldier’s firearm during the War of 1812-1814.
Date de l'original
c. 1812
Dimensions
Longueur: 45 
Sujet(s)
Bayonets
Military - 1812
War of 1812
Identifiant local
971.189.1(a)
Couverture géographique
Citation recommandée
Image courtesy of the Niagara Historical Society & Museum
Conditions d'utilisation
Please contact the Niagara Historical Society & Museum for any reproductions of this image.
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