Brazil—IMBEL Type C Bayonet

This Brazilian Type C Bayonet is a later example, with the M1965 spring catch. This example is unmarked, with a black paint finish overall. The scabbard has a plastic body, with an integral cotton web belt hanger. The throatpiece is positioned so the socket faces outward. The belt hanger incorporates the U.S. M1910-style wire belt hanger. very light wear from armory storage. well oiled blade.

IMBEL is an abbreviation for Industry Material Bélico do Brasil (Military Material Industry of Brasil), the State arms factory formerly known as Fabrica de Itajuba.

Eberle S.A. is a Brazilian firm that manufactures, among other things, textile fasteners.