Original U.S. WWII Navy USN Mark 1 Fighting Knife by CAMILLUS with Mk1 Scabbard Czech Militaria The butt stock still has

The butt stock still has the correct butt plate

There is a pivoting rivet of the crown of the helmet which fastens to a swinging curved piece of iron

when the Prussians were quickly victorious despite the French Chassepot Needle fire Rifle introduced in 1866

The flare pistol is in fantastic shape overall

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Original U.S. WWII Navy USN Mark 1 Fighting Knife by CAMILLUS with Mk1 Scabbard Czech Militaria The butt stock still hasOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Navy MK1 knife was used as both a utility knife and a fighting weapon. While some undoubtedly saw combat, particularly with Naval Aviators, these blades were mostly used for everyday functions aboard ship and ashore. The Mark I knives were Navy issue throughout WW2 and remained in inventory through the Vietnam war. They were purchased in huge quantities so replacements were not needed for many years. From a