FALKLANDS WAR ARGENTINIAN FN FAL BAYONET. Production of the Belgian Type A FN FAL bayonet began in 1953. Argentine made bayonets were made with plastic grips and their scabbards were more pointed than the Belgium made model. These bayonets were used by Argentine forces in the Falklands War (Brayley, History Of Bayonets, 2012: 21).

We don't know for sure if this was brought back from the Falklands War but it most likely was. The bayonet is in excellent condition with correct ribbed plastic grips and distinctive locking catch on the pommel. It has a 7 ¾” long polished steel blade and measures 12 ¾” overall. The pommel and scabbard have non matching numbers but are 4 numbers out (see pictures). There are no other manufacturer marks on the bayonet.

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