Original U.S. 1980s M7 Bayonet with Experimental Aluminum Knuckle Guard and Vietnam Era M8A1 Scabbard - Modified With M5A1 Bayonet Crossguard Original Display Machine Guns but no abuse and presents

but no abuse and presents itself quite nicely

its Field Jager battalions became the 52nd

The condition is quite nice aside from the expected denting in the sheet brass construction

flight tests were performed to verify the suitability of a full face "Clam Shell'' helmet designed to eliminate the oxygen mask and to give better protection during ejection

The pants measure 420 mm in width x 1

Original U.S. 1980s M7 Bayonet with Experimental Aluminum Knuckle Guard and Vietnam Era M8A1 Scabbard - Modified With M5A1 Bayonet Crossguard Original Display Machine Guns but no abuse and presentsOriginal Item: One of a kind. This type of experimental bayonet fighting knife began life as an M7 bayonet for use with the U. S. M16 rifle. However, a one piece cast aluminum grip panel with integrated knuckle duster guard was added in theater to create a dual purpose bayonet and close combat handheld weapon. These were very popular among USGIs in Vietnam and into the early 1980s but only very few were ever issued. This example is offered in