L1A2 Bayonet Scabbard

Accession Number REL35194.002
Collection type Technology
Object type Edged weapon or club
Physical description Brass, Paint, Steel
Maker Small Arms Factory, Lithgow
Place made Australia: New South Wales, Lithgow
Date made c 1970
Conflict Period 1970-1979
Period 1960-1969
Vietnam, 1962-1975
Period 1980-1989
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 was the standard bayonet used by the Australian Army on the L1A1 rifle and the F1 submachine gun during the 1960/80 period.