Original U.S. WWII Blade Marked M3 Fighting Knife by UTICA Cutlery Co. with M8 Scabbard Sterling SMG and Caroline Islands

and Caroline Islands

a bundle of Oak leaves signifying strength

the French kings adopted the rooster as a symbol of courage and bravery

An inaccurate and informal interpretation of the lower right section by several veterans and groups of the 10th describe that section as follows

A wonderful medal set

Original U.S. WWII Blade Marked M3 Fighting Knife by UTICA Cutlery Co. with M8 Scabbard Sterling SMG and Caroline IslandsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service worn example of a WWII M3 U. S. fighting knife, made by the desirable maker, UTICA Cutlery Co.. With the marking on the blade, this is the more sought after "2nd Pattern", which was replaced quickly by the 3rd pattern with markings on the crossguard. It comes complete in the correct M8 scabbard, which was updated during the war to the M8A1 standard. These fighting knives were preferred by