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I believe this to be an Enfield Bayonet, it appears original, to my unexperienced eye, would like to know more of the history and meanings of the stamp marks on the blade. Anyone knowing anything, welcome to email or post back. Thanks!
 
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It's a WW1 contract bayonet made at Remington for the British in August 1915, the chevron is a limey proof, the crown is an inspection stamp, the X is another approval stamping, and it's a Pattern 1097 bayonet, hence the 1907.

If it had any markings on the pommel besides a serial number, those would be regimental issue markings and could tell to whom it was issued.
 
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Your bayonet is a British Pattern 1907, used with the .303 Caliber Lee-Enfield No. I Mk. III rifle. The markings on the obverse ricasso indicate that this example was made in the USA by Remington in September 1915. Remington was one of the less prolific makers of the P1907, making examples somewhat scarce. The markings on the reverse ricasso are as follows: the crude flattened arrowhead is a government acceptance mark, referred to as the "broad arrow." The "X" is a bend test mark, signifying that the blade steel temper was within spec. The small crown and letter marks are inspection markings. Your bayonet was overhauled in 1923. Judging from the inspection marks, probably at the Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield.
 
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