Original U.S. Global War on Terror Era Combat Engineers Breaching and Obstacle Clearing M16 Rifle-Launched Grapnel Hook (LHG) Set U.S. Navy "BXF" is a known maker

"BXF" is a known maker of WWII era civic helmets

The cross guard is slightly swept back

but definitely missing a significant portion of length on the longer piece

so it is likely an earlier variation

Original U.S. Global War on Terror Era Combat Engineers Breaching and Obstacle Clearing M16 Rifle-Launched Grapnel Hook (LHG) Set U.S. Navy "BXF" is a known makerOriginal Item: Only One Available. When one sees the word Grapnel your mind will usually drift towards the grappling hook used for climbing, this set differs from the more robust climbing hooks. This type of grapnel is still avidly used in the Armed Forces, mainly with the infantry. As the War on Terror raged, so did the use of improvised explosive devices, making these rifle launched grapnel sets an important tool in the arsenal. Grappling hooks are