This is the first I have seen of this particular model. The case is identical to the Desert Storm Commemorative that you mentioned. I can't remember if these were put out by Franklin Mint or American Historical Foundation. I have an advertisement for the DS model somewhere. I'll have to try to locate it to confirm the original source. Several years ago I bought two M9 bayonets in these cases from someone in the Richmond, Virginia area. He couldn't provide any information on the pieces but I'm sure they came from the outfit that was marketing the DS Commemorative. One bayonet had gold fittings and the other silver. Neither had any blade etchings.
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