Original U.S. WWII M3 Blade Marked Fighting Knife by Imperial with 1943 dated M6 Leather Scabbard Iraq measuring overall about 9

measuring overall about 9

The trigger guard/grip frame is worn

The blade has some of the original crossgrain near the ricasso and an intact tip

This bayonet fits British Martini-Henry MkI

Wrapped around the grip and cross guard is an original aluminum bullion thread portepee (sword knot)

Original U.S. WWII M3 Blade Marked Fighting Knife by Imperial with 1943 dated M6 Leather Scabbard Iraq measuring overall about 9Original Item: Only One Available. This is a fine condition WWII production Mark 3 U. S. fighting knife, made by the desirable maker, Imperial Knife Co., and contained in an original 1943 dated M6 leather Scabbard by Lyon & Coulson (L&C). Imperial made M3 and M4 bayonets, as well as other smaller edged weapons for the U. S. Government during WWII. This example has a soldiers name written on, but it is not enough information to ID him. This knife is