Romanian AKM Type 1 Bayonet with Frog. Scabbard has grey rubber insulator. Brown leather belt frog. Wire cutter feature on bottom of scabbard. Marked D 1381 on crossguard, and marked D 1381 on back of scabbard. Blade length approximately 5 3/4 inches. Worn condition. Additional Notes: The AKM rifle was introduced in 1960. Among other things, the updated AK47 variant included a bayonet lug. Much easier and cheaper to manufacture than the AK47, production and use of the AKM went worldwide. The inclusion of a bayonet lug allowed for a more conventional bayonet. However, the new bayonet design, what is typically referred to as the AKM Type I, was far from conventional. It was a bit groundbreaking as it incorporated a number of features, making for an incredibly versatile bayonet. See Additional Information for shipping dimensions.
