Wwii Mbe Group - Lt. Commander Rnr Archive the large crossguard has an

the large crossguard has an upward pointing quillon on one side

1878 in Guernsey

The scabbard of this bayonet is a long leather shell with polished metal/iron fittings on both ends

"NORTH WEST FRONTIER 1936-37"

For his First World War service

Wwii Mbe Group - Lt. Commander Rnr Archive the large crossguard has anOrder of the British Empire, MBE; 1939 1945 Star; Atlantic Star; War Medal 1935 1945; and Cadet Forces Medal (TY. LT. (S. C. C.). R. W. LUFF. R. N. R.). Naming is officially impressed, crisp detail, beautiful patinas, original ribbons, extremely fine condition, board mounted. Also included is a duotang folder with his military biography. Footnote: R. W. Luff probably served during WWII in the Merchant Navy, in early 1944, on Atlantic convoys for at