Original U.S. WWII Western G-46-8 "KA-BAR" Style Fighting Knife with Correct Leather Scabbard Bira Gun were part of General Erwin

were part of General Erwin Rommel's feared Africa Corps

It is also marked with serial number BM-09392 in on the bottom of the cocking handle

Senior officers were to wear golden crowns to distinguish their rank from lower ranking officers who wore golden stars

a cavalry regiment was raised in 1685 as The Queen's Regt

The handle is in great shape

Original U.S. WWII Western G-46-8 "KA-BAR" Style Fighting Knife with Correct Leather Scabbard Bira Gun were part of General ErwinOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine WWII Western G 46 8 fighting knife, offered in very nice condition, complete with its original leather scabbard. It is sometimes called the "8 Fighter", and there were also 4 and 6 inch blade versions of the G46. This knife was developed during WW2 by Western Cutlery of Boulder Colorado, who hoped to sell it to the Marine Corps to fill their need for a fighting utility knife. Unfortunately the knife