The No. 4 MK II* (pronounced: number four, mark two, star) bayonet was a further simplified version, with the socket and 8" spike blade made from two separate forgings. This lowered costs and allowed manufacture by subcontractors. This also disbursed production, mitigating the risk of production being interrupted by bombing. Two-piece construction gives the No. 4 Mk. II* its characteristic stepped join between blade and socket.

Four firms produced the No. 4 Mk. II*, all in the UK: Prince-Smith & Stells, Howard & Bullough, Lewisham Engineering, and the Baird Manufacturing Co. 1.4 million No. 4 Mk. II* bayonets were produced, over a million of which were produced by Prince-Smith. The other makers were much less prolific.  However, I can't find a marking indicating who made it.

The scabbard is a No. 4 MK I and the finish on it was originally painted but it has worn off and is now mostly in the white.  The No. 4 MK I is the most commonly encountered scabbard, outnumbering all others combined.

The metal on the mouthpiece of the scabbard is made of steel and is stamped No. 4 MK I S.S.P. 1942 which indicates that is was made by Sheffield Steel Products.  It also has a government acceptance mark stamped on the mouthpiece.

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