Original U.S. WWII G.I. Field Gear Lot Featuring M1942 Axe, M1938 Wire Cutters and More - 6 Items EXCLUDE_CHECKOUT_RESTRICTION if that requesting unit was

if that requesting unit was located in I Corps (Military Region 1)

It is also marked with serial number 2857 on the barrel and frame

This is a great example of an Ames type Model 1832 Artillery Short sword

He passed away in 2001 and his obituary can be found at this link

Original U.S. WWII G.I. Field Gear Lot Featuring M1942 Axe, M1938 Wire Cutters and More - 6 Items EXCLUDE_CHECKOUT_RESTRICTION if that requesting unit wasOriginal Items: Only One Lot of 6 Available. A one of a kind lot of six WWII GI Field Gear pieces. All pieces are in original, unmodified, condition, and show signs of honest use and storage wear that has accumulated over the last several decades. Some will have additional issue markings added at the arsenal or by the soldiers in various places. The United States Army in World War II had a distinct advantage over the Axis when it came to equipment.