Original U.S. WWII Distinguished Flying Cross Recipient Samuel T. Hooks Jr. Crafters Fighting Knife Constructed From Imported Civil War Sword with Leather Sheath British Uniform first adopted in 1964

first adopted in 1964

however this is definitely not correct

This is a fantastic example of a Filipino Gunong style dagger that was sent home as a souvenir to the wife of Radio Technician 1st Class Frank Emile Olschner

and features a galvanized steel buckle and studs

was a German cultural organization

Original U.S. WWII Distinguished Flying Cross Recipient Samuel T. Hooks Jr. Crafters Fighting Knife Constructed From Imported Civil War Sword with Leather Sheath British Uniform first adopted in 1964Original Item. One of a Kind. This fantastic Knife Crafters fighting knife belonged to Lieutenant Samuel Troy Hooks Jr. who served with the 20th Air Force on the Marianas Islands and on the Japanese Mainland during World War II. Hooks was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross on October 10th, 1945 for his work aboard the B 29 Flying Fortress. He was also awarded the Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters and the Pacific theater ribbon with several