United States. A US M4 Bayonet with M8 Scabbard, by B.M. Co, 1944 Newly Listed Nickel silver fixtures are secured

Nickel silver fixtures are secured to the tip and throat with side rivets

overlaid by double-sided central white rayon discs measuring 34 cm in diameter

consisting of a silver gilt large multi faceted star with eight points

Lüdenscheid) and numbered "455572" in black ink

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Ontario and Manitoba

United States. A US M4 Bayonet with M8 Scabbard, by B.M. Co, 1944 Newly Listed Nickel silver fixtures are securedThe M4 Bayonet evolved directly from the M3 to act as both a fighting knife and bayonet, it featured two spring loaded catches for the bayonet lug on the M1 carbine, this example is worn and period used, featuring the characteristic leather handle, and standard blade. Scabbard well marked as the the US M8A1 by B. M. Co, very fine.