Matching Numbers* Belgian 1949 Bayonet and Scabbard. BAYO 522 Bayonet

This is a Belgian FN 1949 bayonet for the The Fabrique Nationale Model 1949 (often referred to as the FN-49, SAFN, or AFN automatic rifle version) is an auto-loading battle rifle designed by Belgian small arms designer Dieudonné Saive in 1947. It was adopted by the militaries of Argentina, Belgium, the Belgian Congo, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Indonesia, Luxembourg, and Venezuela) which was exported by Belgium to several countries as well as being used by Belgium itself. This is a Luxembourg model as denoted by the markings on the pommel. These are a small crown 14082 SA20 and 14082. The number 14082 is also repeated on the scabbard mouth. BAYO 522.