M5-A1 designation. Since the “A1” designation had not been finalized at the time this bayonet was produced it is simply marked M5-1 thereby putting production date circa 1956. Has DAS (Defence Acceptance Stamp) visible on crossguard. Scabbard is USM8 manufactured by B.M. Co.
M5-A1 designation. Since the “A1” designation had not been finalized at the time this bayonet was produced it is simply marked M5-1 thereby putting production date circa 1956. Has DAS (Defence Acceptance Stamp) visible on crossguard. Scabbard is USM8 manufactured by B.M. Co.