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British Army Royal Corps of Signals Ceremonial Dress Belt and L3A1 Bayonet - A British Army ceremonial dress set associated with the Royal Corps of Signals. The lot comprises a white web belt and an L3A1 socket bayonet with a matching frog. The belt is fitted with a polished chrome-finish rectangular buckle featuring a centrally mounted bimetal insignia. This insignia depicts the figure of Mercury, known as Jimmy, standing upon a globe and surmounted by a St Edward’s Crown. The base of the insignia features a scroll with the raised motto Certa Cito. The L3A1 socket bayonet, designed for the SA80 rifle series, features a black ribbed synthetic grip with a spring-loaded catch. The bowie-style blade is designed with a wire-cutter notch and a partially serrated edge. The bayonet is housed in a white web ceremonial frog with a brass-tone metal throat fitting. Belt length: Approximately 100cm (adjustable) Bayonet overall length: Approximately 280mm.