Historical information
The M7 bayonet was introduced in 1964 for use with the M16 rifle. It was issued to Australian troops during the Vietnam conflict 1962 - 1972.
Significance
Part of a collection of edged weapons relevant to Victorian Colonial and Australian military forces
Physical description
US M7 bayonet , blade 170mm length, Plastic handle. Scabbard Green Plastic.
Inscriptions & markings
On blade " US M7 Cometta " On scabbard " US M8 A1 "