Original WWII U.S. Navy Theater Made Fighting Knife with Brass "Propeller" Crossguard German Machine Guns The stock is still proud

The stock is still proud over the lock plate

Barrel still retains clear correct British proof marks for the era

Flight Medic Wings and Military Airlift Command insignia patch to the right chest

Killed in action: 932

which is also considered by many to be a continuation of the Model 1816

Original WWII U.S. Navy Theater Made Fighting Knife with Brass "Propeller" Crossguard German Machine Guns The stock is still proudOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful WWII U. S. Navy "Theater Made" fighting knife, 11 3 8 inches in length, with an 6 1 2 inch steel spear point blade. 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 weapons and gear. Usually the blades were made from existing weapons or from steel