Original U.S. 1980s M7 Bayonet with Experimental Aluminum Knuckle Guard and Vietnam Era M8A1 Scabbard Category_Spade Grip Assembly The M-56 Canteen Cover was

The M-56 Canteen Cover was issued without major changes from 1956 through 1966

You need to put your hands up and say "Bayonets in the ground" or "Stalin caput"

Ghosts of Cartouches still visible and DATED 1811 on stock and barrel

Overall an excellent condition genuine M40 Heer Single Decal Italian Campaign camouflage helmet complete with original liner and chinstrap

and is personalized with the owners name and date:

Original U.S. 1980s M7 Bayonet with Experimental Aluminum Knuckle Guard and Vietnam Era M8A1 Scabbard Category_Spade Grip Assembly The M-56 Canteen Cover wasOriginal Item: One of a kind. This type of experimental bayonet fighting knife began life an M7 bayonet for use with a the U. S. M16 rifle. However, a one piece cast aluminum 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 and into the early 1980s but only very few were ever issued. This example is offered in excellent