Original U.S. WWII Navy USN Mark 1 Fighting Knife by CAMILLUS with Mk1 Scabbard U.S. Grenades They have unfortunately suffered moth

They have unfortunately suffered moth and other insect damage throughout

Kirwin in the face of extreme personal danger merits the highest praise to him

After a two-hour artillery bombardment the 222nd Infantry Regiment was repeatedly attacked by elements of the German 7th Parachute

The other side is marked:

Our battalion was broken down into 3 identical sections and we were in the headquarters company of the 1st battalion of the 395th

Original U.S. WWII Navy USN Mark 1 Fighting Knife by CAMILLUS with Mk1 Scabbard U.S. Grenades They have unfortunately suffered mothOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Navy MK1 knife was used as both a utility knife and a fighting weapon. While some undoubtedly saw combat, particularly with Naval Aviators, these blades were mostly used for everyday functions aboard ship and ashore. The Mark I knives were Navy issue throughout WW2 and remained in inventory through the Vietnam war. They were purchased in huge quantities so replacements were not needed for many years. From a