United States. A US M4 Bayonet with M8 Scabbard, by B.M. Co, 1944 certificate_of_authenticity A Shooting Association Large Shooting

A Shooting Association Large Shooting Award: Gold and Bronze Grades - "Deutscher Schützenverband"

a staffer or guard at the SS Kaserne (barracks) at Obersalzburg

Metal-framed

maker marked "A B PARIS" (Arthus Bertrand) on the reverse

The cap is flanked by pebbled

United States. A US M4 Bayonet with M8 Scabbard, by B.M. Co, 1944 certificate_of_authenticity A Shooting Association Large ShootingThe 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.