Original U.S. WWII Fighting Knife Made with Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife Blade in 1943-Dated Boyt Scabbard Bira Gun The 13th Schutzen Division was

The 13th Schutzen Division was active in the Italian “White War” Campaign

lasted from September 1906 to February 1909

This item bears an old museum tag simply stating RAF Spitfire Wheel

Armor was again thought to hold an untested significance as a countermeasure for modern weaponry and its devastating effects

While in Bermuda

Original U.S. WWII Fighting Knife Made with Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife Blade in 1943-Dated Boyt Scabbard Bira Gun The 13th Schutzen Division wasOriginal Item. One of a Kind. At first glance, we assume this was one of many "Theater Made" fighting knives deployed mostly in the Pacific theater of WWII. However, once we removed the scabbard it was clear that this fighting knife began life as a WWI Model 1918 Trench Knife, and then was modified for WWII use by removing the entire hilt and replacing it. The crossguard and pommel appear to be handmade, with a stacked transparent grip. The knife is