Original U.S. WWII Named “Theatre Made” Brass Handle Fighting Knife With Scabbard - Harry O. Kirkpatrick Original Machine Guns as well as Fallschirmjäger (parachute

as well as Fallschirmjäger (parachute troops)

and while the rear sling swivel has a machined base

The East Indies were targeted by the Japanese for their rich oil resources which would become a vital asset during the war

wartime awards would be distinguished from peacetime awards by the presence of the wreath

There is also a bit of the original red felt blade washer still present

Original U.S. WWII Named “Theatre Made” Brass Handle Fighting Knife With Scabbard - Harry O. Kirkpatrick Original Machine Guns as well as Fallschirmjäger (parachuteOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely, yet effective WWII theatre made knife! It appears that the design of this knife was modeled after the M1917 Trench Knife but with a regular bowie style blade and not the triangular stiletto or knuckle guards. 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