Commercial manufacture by Eickhorn for sale to Haiti when Jean-Claude :Baby Doc” Duvalier was leader circa 1985-86. The bayonet was intended to fit M1 Garand rifles supplied to Haiti by the USA. Very researchable. High quality production, plum coloured blade with Haitian serial number 05382-S. Grips held in place by Phillips screws and pommel is one piece not peened on. Scabbard marked US M8A1 MADE IN GERMANY. Interesting variant.
Commercial manufacture by Eickhorn for sale to Haiti when Jean-Claude :Baby Doc” Duvalier was leader circa 1985-86. The bayonet was intended to fit M1 Garand rifles supplied to Haiti by the USA. Very researchable. High quality production, plum coloured blade with Haitian serial number 05382-S. Grips held in place by Phillips screws and pommel is one piece not peened on. Scabbard marked US M8A1 MADE IN GERMANY. Interesting variant.