Bayonet for departing Marines

[jcanella]

I served as an active 0311 from 2004 - 2008. Traditionally when a Marine left our unit they were given a Bayonet as a parting gift for their hard work

Does anyone know the history to this tradition? I am trying to find out as much as I can about this

S/F

[michagnu]

All I got was this crumby DD214