Original WWII U.S. Navy Theater Made Fighting Knife with Brass "Propeller" Crossguard Russian Machine Guns the German cavalrymen even carried

the German cavalrymen even carried lances

It comes complete with original wood transit chest measuring approximately 45" x 16 1/4" x 8"

The exterior may have been repainted when the insignia were added

railroads and submarine pens in France

and there is some corrosion on the blade

Original WWII U.S. Navy Theater Made Fighting Knife with Brass "Propeller" Crossguard Russian Machine Guns the German cavalrymen even carriedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful WWII U. S. Navy "Theater Made" fighting knife, 11 3 8 inches in length, with an 6 1 2 inch steel spear point blade. These knives were made by the armorers and engineers, usually in the Pacific theater. The large capital ships needed to have skilled fabricators on board to make repairs and modifications to weapons and gear. Usually the blades were made from existing weapons or from steel