Original U.S. Vietnam War M7 Bayonet with Experimental Brass Knuckle Guard with M8A1 Scabbard Hand Select:No THOROBRED aka SATAN’S MATE

THOROBRED aka SATAN’S MATE

although members of the crew had received rudimentary instructions on the weapons immediately prior to the ship's deployment

SPECIFICATION M-69 F

the regiment reached and held its objective according to plan

3 engine feathered

Original U.S. Vietnam War M7 Bayonet with Experimental Brass Knuckle Guard with M8A1 Scabbard Hand Select:No THOROBRED aka SATAN’S MATEOriginal Item: Very Few Available. These experimental bayonet fighting knives began life as M7 bayonets 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. These were very popular among USGIs in Vietnam but only very few were ever issued. Furthermore, brass examples are extremely rare. These examples