Original U.S. Vietnam War Milpar M6 Bayonet with Experimental Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard German Awards Medals Badges Insignia Additional marks of interest include

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

most probably inflicted by a little boy

The finish is nickel plated with much of it remaining

coming out of Anzio would trap the retreating German forces

The case head originally had one white dot

Original U.S. Vietnam War Milpar M6 Bayonet with Experimental Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard German Awards Medals Badges Insignia Additional marks of interest includeOriginal 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