Original Belgian FN M-1924 Export Mauser Bayonet with 17" Blade - Without Scabbard Hand Select:Yes The belt loop on the

The belt loop on the back is fully intact and marked FRANCE

but still shows traces of the crosshatched embossing

the division was transferred to East Prussia from Army Group South Ukraine

The markings inside the cap indicate it was made during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II

First Class by the government of the Republic of Vietnam

Original Belgian FN M-1924 Export Mauser Bayonet with 17" Blade - Without Scabbard Hand Select:Yes The belt loop on theOriginal item: These are sword bayonets for use with M1924 and M1930 Short Rifles produced by Fabrique Nationale in Belgium. These particular models were made specifically for export, to take advantage of the Post WWI need to arm many countries, particularly those in South America and in other locations no longer under European control. These bayonets were produced in several lengths, usually seen in long (15 in.) and short (11. 75 in.) variations.