Original U.S. WWII French Nouméa New Caledonia Fighting Knife with Stag Handle & M6 Scabbard - Dated 1943 British Militaria The new Congressional and Executive

The new Congressional and Executive branches authorized a standing army composed of professional soldiers rather than relying on state militias

At this time the snap was also added to attach to the shell chin strap

possibly from a previous research attempt

Dimensions: W: 18 1/2 inches

1918)- Defensive Sector: For general defense service

Original U.S. WWII French Nouméa New Caledonia Fighting Knife with Stag Handle & M6 Scabbard - Dated 1943 British Militaria The new Congressional and ExecutiveOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a tremendous handmade fighting knife with some phenomenal provenance etched into the guard. The guard reads Nouma N[ouv]elle Caldonie which is French for Noumea, New Caledonia. This is likely in reference to Naval Base Noumea which was a major United States Navy sea and air base utilized during World War II. The base was built during World War II to support the many ships and aircraft fighting and patrolling in