Original U.S. Vietnam War M7 Bayonet with Experimental Brass Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard m A nice early war SA

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

These are very hard to find in this condition

the Edersee Dam was captured intact by Task Force Wolfe of the 7th Armored Division

Also included is an equally rare original P-1888 bayonet

the 7th Brigade had captured 1700 prisoners

Original U.S. Vietnam War M7 Bayonet with Experimental Brass Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard m A nice early war SAOriginal 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