Original U.S. Vietnam War M7 Bayonet with Experimental Brass Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard U.S. Badges The Iron Cross was normally

The Iron Cross was normally a military decoration only

COMPTON & SONS 7 1/8 (1/8 crossed out)

Volume two pages 497- 498

indicating that it is a size 61cm for a size 68 shell

be earlier and perhaps even English

Original U.S. Vietnam War M7 Bayonet with Experimental Brass Knuckle Guard and M8A1 Scabbard U.S. Badges The Iron Cross was normallyOriginal Item: One of a kind. This experimental bayonet fighting knife began life an M7 bayonet for use with a the U. S. M16 rifle. However, a one piece cast brass 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 but only very few were ever issued. Furthermore, brass examples are extremely rare. This example is offered