Danish M5 Bayonet, Scabbard and Webbing Intergral Frog M5 Bayonet, Scabbard and Webbing Intergral Frog Bayonets

Danish M5 Bayonet, Scabbard and Webbing Intergral Frog. BAYO 239 - BAYO 239

This is a scarce Danish bayonet issued in 1962. It is identical to the U.S. M5 but is contained in a wood grained scabbard. It was issued in small quantities as the Haerens Tekniske Korps Model 1962. The pommel is stamped with a Crown over 'HTK M62' which signifies the Army Technical Corps Model 1962. The grips are black plastic and secured with two screw bolts. The bayonet has a thumb release tab which is located near to the crossguard, it operates smoothly. The scabbard is wood grained and the top mount carries a crown over HTK The webbing integral frog is a more elaborate version of the American type. This bayonet fits the M1 Garand rifle which Denmark had been using since 1950. The bayonets were made in Germany under licence. Not a common bayonet on the collectors market. See An Illustrated History of bayonets by Martin J Brayley, page 61. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 239

£165.00