Original U.S. Vietnam War M7 Bayonet with Experimental Brass Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard m Residence at enlistment: Crooksvilie

Residence at enlistment: Crooksvilie

- Original Sterling Silver Captains rank bars

Also included is an equally rare original P-1888 bayonet

The rear is marked COLE BROS

A nice early war SA dagger with original scabbard from a very rare maker

Original U.S. Vietnam War M7 Bayonet with Experimental Brass Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard m Residence at enlistment: CrooksvilieOriginal Item: One of a kind. This experimental bayonet fighting knife began life an M7 bayonet for use with a the U. S. M16 rifle. However, a one piece cast brass grip panel with integrated knuckle duster guard was added in theater to create a dual purpose bayonet and close combat handheld weapon. This were very popular among USGIs in Vietnam but only very few were ever issued. Furthermore, brass examples are extremely rare. This example is offered