Original U.S. WWII M3 Blade-Marked Fighting Knife by Imperial with 1943-Dated M6 Leather Scabbard by Viner Bros Caps & Hats The barrel nocks form bears

The barrel nocks form bears the standard proof marks (faint) of V / P / Eagle's Head

with the first elements of the division arriving to reinforce the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) in France in late September

The ebony wood used to make the grip is unfortunately brittle

which is why it lacks the usual acceptance markings

so this would be the exit hole

Original U.S. WWII M3 Blade-Marked Fighting Knife by Imperial with 1943-Dated M6 Leather Scabbard by Viner Bros Caps & Hats The barrel nocks form bearsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine condition WWII production Mark 3 U. S. fighting knife, made by the desirable maker, Imperial Knife Co., and contained in an original 1943 dated M6 leather Scabbard by Viner Bros. Imperial made M3 and M4 bayonets, as well as other smaller edged weapons for the U. S. Government during WWII. This example has a soldiers name and partial number written on, but it is not enough information to ID him. This