Original U.S. WWII M1 Garand Rifle Leather Jeep Scabbard With Securing Straps by BOYT - Dated 1942 British Documents & Books It most likely dates from

It most likely dates from the 1960s-1970s

and the tang of the blade is signed (Mei) with the characters 濃 州 住 武 山 義 尚 謹 作

the Luchtvaartafdeling (aviation department) of the Dutch Army was founded in 1913

however it has been disconnected from the lock and had the internals removed

The figuring pattern of the wood is exquisite and something we have not seen before on these knives

Original U.S. WWII M1 Garand Rifle Leather Jeep Scabbard With Securing Straps by BOYT - Dated 1942 British Documents & Books It most likely dates fromOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent service used condition M1 Garand rigid leather scabbard by Boyt Harness Company, which is dated 1942. The stitching is complete, all rivets present, and the original "blacked" finish on the cocking lever guard is mostly intact. Both securing straps present, complete with buckles and functional snap hooks. The leather itself is also quite nice, with a beautiful aged russet brown color. The leather