-bayonet with 4.5" black handle, 7" blade and metal hoop for sight line while attached to rifle
-spring-loaded lever near guard for attaching to rifle
-scabbard of metal, hardened olive green material over blade section, and olive green canvas strap for attachment
-stamp on top of scabbard: "U.S. M8AI"
-stamp on bayonet: "US M6 Imperial"
-introduced in 1957 for M14 rifle during Vietnam War; now used for ceremonial purposes
Collection
Weapons Collection
Made/Created
Artist
Imperial Knife Co.
Place
Country
USA
Continent
North America
Notes
Date: 1957 Vietnam War
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Bayonet, Knife
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Bayonet
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Edged Weapons
Nomenclature Class
Armaments
Nomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
