Original U.S. WWII Custom Fighting Knife with Japanese Fuze Pommel & Blade made from M-1905 Bayonet with Leather Scabbard German Holsters These were intended to help

These were intended to help retain a cartridge in the magazine by using the point and rear rim to anchor it

The barrel bears another CROWN / VR marking in addition to a CROWN / CROSSED SCEPTERS / 2P proof indicating manufacture in Birmingham

Operations were suspended at Nettuno on February 16

and by late 1944/early 1945 was being issued in quantity to troops overseas

the RCT received orders attaching it to the 78th Infantry Division at Simmerath

Original U.S. WWII Custom Fighting Knife with Japanese Fuze Pommel & Blade made from M-1905 Bayonet with Leather Scabbard German Holsters These were intended to helpOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a wonderful U. S. WWII "Theater Made" fighting knife, 13 in length, with a 7 blade made from an M 1905 bayonet. These knives were often 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. The handle of this knife is made from layers of stacked plastic, mostly clear, with a few