Original U.S. WWII Era “Fat Handle” Theater Made Fighting Knife Constructed From M1942 Bayonet With Leather Scabbard Cannons & Mortars The 1868 marking is extremely

The 1868 marking is extremely rare with probably no more than 150 so marked

when the Canadians launch the last attack

A small brass cap with a central hole for the bullet was sometimes used to cover the external mechanisms and prevent accidental percussion during transportation

These goggles were developed as anti-flak goggles for use by Army Air Force air gunners

- Infantry Assault Badge in Silver (Awarded 1943)

Original U.S. WWII Era “Fat Handle” Theater Made Fighting Knife Constructed From M1942 Bayonet With Leather Scabbard Cannons & Mortars The 1868 marking is extremelyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful U. S. WWII "Theater Made" fighting knife, 15 in length, with a 10 steel spear point blade. These knives were made by the armorers and engineers, usually in the Pacific theater. The large capital ships needed to have skilled fabricators on board to make repairs and modifications to weapons and gear. Usually the blades were made from existing weapons or from steel components, and the hilts were cast