Original U.S. WWII Case "Pig Sticker" Wood Handle Fighting Knife with Correct Belt Scabbard Hotchkiss MG although the cords have been

although the cords have been cut

These are often found nearly devoid of paint

it served as a primary trainer for the United States Army Air Forces

The tunic bears the dark blue and red roundel for the 28th Aero Squadron

The summer of refitting was punctuated by several planned combat jumps to capture objectives in front of the advancing Allied ground forces

Original U.S. WWII Case "Pig Sticker" Wood Handle Fighting Knife with Correct Belt Scabbard Hotchkiss MG although the cords have beenOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have a wonderful example of a hard to find WWII fighting knife in really good, near unissued condition, complete with its original belt scabbard. This lovely "Pig Sticker" knife was made by Case cutlery, one of many companies making similar knives. During WWII there was a very large demand for fighting knives, particularly in the Pacific theater. Not all soldiers would normally be issued them, so the private