Original U.S. WWII Excellent Blade Marked 1943 Dated M3 Fighting Knife by Imperial with Black Spacers 1943 Dated M6 Scabbard by Viner Bros Vietnam This example looks to be

This example looks to be almost entirely of WWII Era parts

It is marked STERLING near the maker mark on the bottom of the box

19 missing in action

It has a nice stingray skin (Sa-Me) grip

The shape is a very attractive NOTARE (wave) shape with very gentle swells

Original U.S. WWII Excellent Blade Marked 1943 Dated M3 Fighting Knife by Imperial with Black Spacers 1943 Dated M6 Scabbard by Viner Bros Vietnam This example looks to beOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine condition WWII M3 U. S. fighting knife, made by the desirable maker, Imperial. With the marking and date on the blade, this is the most desirable "1st Pattern", which was replaced quickly by the "2nd Pattern" without the date. This was itself superseded by the "3rd Pattern" markings on the crossguard. It comes complete in a correct 1943 dated M6 leather belt scabbard, which is in good shape. These