Original U.S. WWII DESCO MK 5 Deep Sea Dive Knife with Brass Scabbard - Mint Condition EXCLUDE_CHECKOUT_RESTRICTION In a March 1939 paper

In a March 1939 paper regarding the height calibrations of reticles

The case is marked Serg

A sizeable quantity went to the Pacific theatre of war

cotton straps with steel loops on inside of the waist for suspender (braces)

These markings were always placed in one of two places

Original U.S. WWII DESCO MK 5 Deep Sea Dive Knife with Brass Scabbard - Mint Condition EXCLUDE_CHECKOUT_RESTRICTION In a March 1939 paperOriginal Item: Only One Available. These are most uncommon today but were essential equipment for the hardhat divers of the WW2 era. Just what Bob Hope needed in the film "The Road to Bali" when fighting a giant squid! Offered in excellent near mint condition this rare DESCO WW2 example has the standard 6 7 8 blade with saw teeth on one edge. The grip is turned hardwood and the hilt has a brass pommel, and the knife screws into a heavy brass