Original U.S. Vietnam War Milpar M6 Bayonet with Experimental Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard German Awards Medals Badges Insignia bombed defended positions just ahead

bombed defended positions just ahead of the Allied landings on 6 June and struck airfields

The motto Blut und Ehre

Offered in very good condition with only spots of discoloration

The finish is nickel plated with much of it remaining

The rifling in the bore is worn with some pitting in the grooves

Original U.S. Vietnam War Milpar M6 Bayonet with Experimental Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard German Awards Medals Badges Insignia bombed defended positions just aheadOriginal Item: One of a kind. This experimental bayonet fighting knife began life an M6 bayonet for use with a the U. S. M14 rifle. However, a one piece cast aluminum grip panel with integrated knuckle duster guard was added in theater to create a close combat handheld weapon. It appears the bayonet may have become damaged, so it was adjusted and the handle cast directly around the tang and cross guard. This were very popular among USGIs in Vietnam