Original U.S. WWII 1944 M3 Imperial Fighting Knife with Leather Scabbard Japanese Military Maps The 1st Rhode Island Infantry

The 1st Rhode Island Infantry Regiment were two regiments of the United States Army

and the use of paper cartridges enabled faster re-loading

yet the leather itself appears much older and more worn than the stitching

Trowel bayonet

the 29th Infantry Division’s soldiers were slowly advancing at heavy casualties

Original U.S. WWII 1944 M3 Imperial Fighting Knife with Leather Scabbard Japanese Military Maps The 1st Rhode Island InfantryOriginal Item: Only One Available. A fine WWII 1944 manufactured Mark 3 U. S. fighting knife with the guard lightly stamped, U. S. M3 IMPERIAL. The blade is in very good condition free of nicks with minor pitting. The handle and stacked leather grip are in very good condition. The original leather scabbard is supple and strong. This is the third version manufactured in 1944. Dimensions: Blade Length: 6 Total Length: 11 Scabbard Length: 12 The M3