| Place | Asia: Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL31614.002 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Edged weapon or club |
| Physical description | Paint, Steel |
| Maker |
Small Arms Factory, Lithgow |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1965 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
L1A2 Bayonet Scabbard : Lance Corporal T W Lupton, 1 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment
Description
The L1A2 scabbard is made from steel and features a brass locket. The scabbard is painted satin black. There is a round frog stud attached to the scabbard. There are no markings on the scabbard.
History / Summary
The L1A2 bayonet scabbard was the standard scabbard used by the Australian Army on the L1A1 rifle and the F1 submachine gun during the 1960/80 period. The scabbard was issued to Lance Corporal Thomas William Lupton who served with 13 Platoon, C Company, 1 Royal Australian Regiment from June 1965 to June 1966 while on a tour of duty in Vietnam.
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