WW1 Canadian CEF Ross Rifle Bayonet With Scabbard Unit Marked 8th Hussars

The WW1 Canadian CEF Ross Rifle Bayonet with Scabbard is an original edged weapon issued to Canadian Expeditionary Force troops during the First World War. This example is unit marked for the 8th Hussars, a distinguished Canadian cavalry regiment. The bayonet was designed for use with the Ross rifle, the standard-issue Canadian service rifle during the early years of the conflict. Constructed with a straight, single-edged blade measuring approximately 12 inches, the bayonet features a crossguard and pommel, both manufactured from steel, and a wooden grip secured by rivets. The scabbard is made from leather with metal fittings and shows standard period construction. The unit marking indicates the bayonet was specifically assigned within the 8th Hussars, adding to its historical documentation. Artifacts such as this provide direct insight into the equipment carried by Canadian forces and their regimental organization during the First World War.