Original U.S. WWII Blade Marked M3 Fighting Knife by Utica Cutlery with 1943 Dated M6 Scabbard Cannons & Mortars Most interesting is that the

Most interesting is that the unit flash is made up of three vertical bands of Black/Grey/Maroon indicating use by the Royal Air Force

pursuing the necessary business of the plans for battle

Below this is the Ordnance flaming bomb and date of manufacture 1909

The liner does not have any size marking

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Original U.S. WWII Blade Marked M3 Fighting Knife by Utica Cutlery with 1943 Dated M6 Scabbard Cannons & Mortars Most interesting is that theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine condition WWII M3 U. S. fighting knife, made by the desirable maker, Utica Cutlery Co. With the marking on the blade, this is the more desirable "2nd Pattern", which was replaced quickly by the 3rd pattern with markings on the crossguard. It comes complete in a correct 1943 dated M6 leather belt scabbard, which is in great shape. These fighting knives were preferred by American infantry during World