Original U.S. WWII Brass Handle Fighting Knife Theater Made from Bayonet with Scabbard Japanese Field Gear VMF-311 was based in Japan

VMF-311 was based in Japan until December 1950 where this patches were made

On April 29

which was crushed somewhat (the back is split open)

silver washed

which provided two more mule loads

Original U.S. WWII Brass Handle Fighting Knife Theater Made from Bayonet with Scabbard Japanese Field Gear VMF-311 was based in JapanOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful U. S. WWII "Theater Made" fighting knife, 12 1 2 inches in length, with an 7 3 4 inch steel blade from a bayonet. 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,