Original South Vietnamese Vietnam War ARVN Biet-Dong-Quan Rangers Airborne Beret - Bullion Insignia Uniforms This bayonet began its life

This bayonet began its life as an Austrian-made bayonet for the Mannlicher model 1888 straight pull bolt action Rifle

Pebbled aluminum buttons are removable and maker marked

5”Shoulder to shoulder: 15”Chest width: 19”Waist width: 19"Hip width: 23”Front length: 27

as they were not made after 1861

Barrel Length: 6  inches

Original South Vietnamese Vietnam War ARVN Biet-Dong-Quan Rangers Airborne Beret - Bullion Insignia Uniforms This bayonet began its lifeOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a choice maroon BDQ Airborne Beret as used by the Army of the Republic of Vietnam. It has a gorgeous bullion cap badge for the Biet Dong Quan Rangers (BDQ) on the front with a single wing sitting atop an arrow over a wreath. The hat shows considerable age from honest period wear, with signs of being worn in a hot, humid environment. The Original Plastic Crown sweat shield has since become brittle and has