Original U.S. WWII Army Special Services Marked Baseball Bat by Hillerich & Bradsby Co. & Catcher’s Glove Mitt by Goldsmith British Bayonets being over 200 years of

being over 200 years of age are delicate and should be treated carefully

Interestingly the back strap has three "notches" filed into it no doubt indicating three kills

During the early conversions

Additional marks of interest include inspectors' and proof marks around the breech end of the barrel: an R on top of the chamber

and USS Saratoga at different times

Original U.S. WWII Army Special Services Marked Baseball Bat by Hillerich & Bradsby Co. & Catcher’s Glove Mitt by Goldsmith British Bayonets being over 200 years ofOriginal Item. Only One Available. The 1940s were a time of transition, both for this country as well as the sport of baseball. America was plunged into World War II, and with the enlistment of many "able bodied men", the very face of baseball changed. Every man that enlisted in the service was given the standard set of "Government Issue" (G. I.) equipment: uniform, helmet, socks, T shirts, boots. For a time back in the 1940s, the Military also issues