Original U.S. WWII EK Model 1 Fighting Knife Serial K640 by John Ek of Hamden, Conn. with Custom Sheath - Excellent Condition 17th Century The "Star" above the shield

The "Star" above the shield indicates that they were a "Senior" level pilot

A complete disaster due to the rain soaked ground

Jacaby (not Jacoby) and they do not appear to be an original set of Army issue dog tags as there is not a blood type listed but there is a P for protestant

There is an extremely faded nametag on the cuff style collar with only a few letters being able to be read

This is a very good example of the classic Springfield trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine

Original U.S. WWII EK Model 1 Fighting Knife Serial K640 by John Ek of Hamden, Conn. with Custom Sheath - Excellent Condition 17th Century The "Star" above the shieldOriginal Item: Only One Available. During World War II, John Ek started manufacturing knives for American soldiers. He was committed to providing high quality combat knives to those who needed them the most. He took great care to ensure that all the knives he produced went to active military personnel. Additionally, he employed people with physical disabilities to make the knives. This practice started in 1941 when he hired 40 individuals with