Original U.S. WWII M3 Fighting Knife by CASE with Updated M8 Scabbard by B.M. Co. Belgian Militaria This is the maker who

This is the maker who received made the stock under contract to the government

The vest is a carbon dioxide inflated rubberized canvas design

It features a double zipper front closure and integral leather waist belt with a bakelite buckle

The 1st Raider Battalion was activated on 16 February 1942

and still has a lot of the original blue finish

Original U.S. WWII M3 Fighting Knife by CASE with Updated M8 Scabbard by B.M. Co. Belgian Militaria This is the maker whoOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a good WWII period Mark 3 U. S. fighting knife, with the guard deeply stamped with, U. S. M3 CASE. The 6 3 4 inch spear point blade is in fair condition with heavy wear and loss of finish. The blade is still quite sharp and in fair service worn condition with some heavy sharpening marks. The handle and stacked leather grip are in similar condition, and moderate wear. There are no major cracks, and the leather