Original U.S. WWII Named Custom Made Fighting Knife by G. Grunewald of Athens, Wisconsin with Custom Sheath - Dated 1944 Stencils which are the important ones

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The finish on this replica is made to approximate some of the presentation pistols known to be owned by some higher ranking officers and officials during WWII

and bears a lovely wreathed cockade beneath that

but it was commonly called the "Ka-Bar" after the trademark of Union Cutlery that was on the blades of early examples such as this one

a canteen (Feldflasche)

Original U.S. WWII Named Custom Made Fighting Knife by G. Grunewald of Athens, Wisconsin with Custom Sheath - Dated 1944 Stencils which are the important onesOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a great WWII Custom made knife by G. Grunewald of Athens, W. S. Known for his tough made and heavy construction steel knives. This one comes with beautiful horn handles held with brass pins, though there is cracking on one side. The back of the sheath is named to the soldier who carried it. The knife sports a 7 fixed blade which shows heavy sharpening. It is stamped on the ricasso: G. GRUNEWALD ATHENS, WS The