Named, Handmade WWII Fighting Knife in M8A1 Sheath
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Named, Handmade WWII Fighting Knife in M8A1 Sheath

Code: uapg20009
$225.00


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ARTIFACT: This is a named, handmade World War II fighting knife in an M8A1 sheath. The knife is a commando-style dagger, and the soldier who carried it carved his name just below the handle (BEN).

VINTAGE: Circa World War II.

SIZE: Whole piece including sheath has a 2-5/16" width and 13-5/16" length.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Steel with resin sheath.

ATTACHMENT: Cotton strap with snap-on straps to hold in knife in place; wire hook to belt.

MARKINGS: BEN on knife hilt; U.S. M8A1 V.P. CO and VP 36 and H4 in painted on sheath.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay KEZAR VABEX04 LBBEX 7/10

CONDITION: 8- (Very Fine-Excellent): Item has light to medium wear.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.