Original U.S. WWII New Old Stock M3 Fighting Knife Blade Marked by PAL with 1943 Dated M6 Scabbard by Barnwood German Artwork & Posters on the trip to Russia

on the trip to Russia

After being relieved in Philippines campaign

and it does look to have seen long service

While the side of the barrel is marked:

STEINTHAL & Co Inc and is of the SP-2 type

Original U.S. WWII New Old Stock M3 Fighting Knife Blade Marked by PAL with 1943 Dated M6 Scabbard by Barnwood German Artwork & Posters on the trip to RussiaOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a stunning NEW OLD STOCK condition WWII M3 U. S. fighting knife, made by the desirable maker, PAL Cutlery. With the marking on the blade, this is the more desirable "2nd Pattern", which was replaced quickly by the 3rd pattern with markings on the crossguard. It comes complete in a correct 1943 dated M6 leather belt scabbard, which is also in near mint condition. A collector cannot upgrade from this M3 knife.