Original U.S. WWII M3 Blade Marked Fighting Knife by Camillus with M8 Scabbard Category_MG 34 Reciever Assembly was assigned to the 3d

was assigned to the 3d brigade of Casey's division and served in the vicinity of Washington during the first winter

These all have maker marks on the spine of the blade

It also has the correct M-91 side lug chinstrap fittings with attached cockades and a nice supple leather liner with central draw string adjustment

Cartridge Type: paper cartridge and bullet

Silk lining with leather sweatband showing signs of wear at the front

Original U.S. WWII M3 Blade Marked Fighting Knife by Camillus with M8 Scabbard Category_MG 34 Reciever Assembly was assigned to the 3dOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine condition WWII production Mark 3 U. S. fighting knife, made by the desirable maker, Camillus Cutlery Co., and contained in an original early model M8 Belt Scabbard. Camillus was one of the major suppliers of edged weapons to the U. S. military during WWII, and produced a variety of different knives and bayonets. This knife is an early production, indicated by the maker information being stamped