Original U.S. WWII Knife Crafters Fighting Knife Constructed From Imported Civil War Sword with Leather Sheath - Marked Horstmann & Sons Philadelphia MG 42 Mounts Inside the drum opposite of

Inside the drum opposite of the side vent hole is the original manufacturers label

for Wilhelm I

in the Land Bomber design category

Reverse is plain with the date of the decoration’s institution

There is a B proof on the left side of the barrel

Original U.S. WWII Knife Crafters Fighting Knife Constructed From Imported Civil War Sword with Leather Sheath - Marked Horstmann & Sons Philadelphia MG 42 Mounts Inside the drum opposite ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a World War II fighting knife made by Knife Crafters of Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Knives of this pattern were produced from old sword blades, with three knives typically being manufactured from a single sword blade. The handles were made of hollow steel and covered in leather. Most of the scabbards are of same basic pattern, with a unique, three piece construction. A single leather grip retaining strap