Original U.S. WWII M1 Garand 10 inch Bayonet by Utica Cutlery with M7 Scabbard Caps & Hats The slot was present in

The slot was present in the later production Model 1906 Cups which enabled the soldier to use the tines of his fork to place or retrieve the cup from fire without burning his hands

1 followed by two letters that we can’t discern

It is nicely marked on the top cover: MKII BS 130966 SD

Deacon Gardner

to supply the Army with fighting and survival knives

Original U.S. WWII M1 Garand 10 inch Bayonet by Utica Cutlery with M7 Scabbard Caps & Hats The slot was present inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice, service worn condition U. S. M1 bayonet with a 10 inch blade for the M1 Garand Rifle, complete with the correct WWII Issue M7 scabbard. This bayonet is essentially the same as the earlier M1905 M1942 bayonet, but with a 10 inch blade instead of 16 inches. In 1943, the U. S. Army made the decision to shorten the M1905 bayonet's blade to 10 inches (25. 4 cm) and as many of the M1905 and M1942