Original U.S. WWII Custom Knuckle Duster Fighting Knife-Published in Reference Book Signed By Author - Page 277 Japanese Field Gear an elapsed flight timer (essentially

an elapsed flight timer (essentially a chronograph with hours and minutes but an entirely separate mechanism from the chronograph) on the bottom sub-dial

The idea of an impact detonated grenade is there fore pretty old

We have no way of telling where this helmet was used with the Luftschutz

One of the two leather straps has separated from the base connection

and early wood-based synthetic fiber

Original U.S. WWII Custom Knuckle Duster Fighting Knife-Published in Reference Book Signed By Author - Page 277 Japanese Field Gear an elapsed flight timer (essentiallyOriginal Item: One of a kind. As seen in the fantastic book Knuckle Knives of the Second World War by Greg Aloisio on page 277, this knife is a custom made cast fighting knife with leather sheath. The author used this knife and a specimen for his wonderful book and even signed page 277 where this knife is featured. The signed copy of the book accompanies the purchase of this knife. The knife features a double edged blade, sturdy construction and heavy