Original U.S. Vietnam War Milpar M6 Bayonet with Experimental Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard German Awards Medals Badges Insignia coming out of Anzio would

coming out of Anzio would trap the retreating German forces

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

Offered in very good condition with only spots of discoloration

Additional marks of interest include inspectors’ and proof marks around the breech end of the barrel: a capital A on top

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

Original U.S. Vietnam War Milpar M6 Bayonet with Experimental Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard German Awards Medals Badges Insignia coming out of Anzio wouldOriginal 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