United States. An Ii M7 Grenade Launcher For M1 Garand Rifle, By Fay & Scott With M15 Grenade Launcher Sight And Carrying Case, C. 1942 Auction 1st Marine Division (Reinforced)

1st Marine Division (Reinforced)

obverse centre featuring an enameled green florid cross in silver gilt

the reverse with a central date of “1866” inside of an oak leaf wreath

with a black enameled eagle fastened to the centre clutching a wreath with a mobile swastika in the center

The 50th Regiment was amalgamated with the 88th Regiment (Victoria Fusiliers)

United States. An Ii M7 Grenade Launcher For M1 Garand Rifle, By Fay & Scott With M15 Grenade Launcher Sight And Carrying Case, C. 1942 Auction 1st Marine Division (Reinforced)A United States Government Issue M7 grenade launcher for an M1 rifle, constructed of a magnetic metal. The flat part of the launcher would be fitted underneath the tip of the barrel into the bayonet stud of an M1 Garand rifle. The horizontal cylindrical piece would be inserted into the gas cylinder. The long multi ridged part would align with the barrel of the rifle. The reverse of the flat part is marked FAY & SCOTT M7 GRENADE LAUNCHER FOR M1 RIFLE