Weapon - Bayonet

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 "

Subjects

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