Original U.S. WWII Blade Marked 1943 Dated M3 Fighting Knife by Imperial with 1943 Dated M6 Scabbard by Moose Co. Category_Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts Marine Attack Squadron 543 (VMA-543)

Marine Attack Squadron 543 (VMA-543) was an aviation unit of the United States Marine Corps

a named artifact

No markings are present on the ricasso

Several panels were used to spell out symbols for aerial liaison

Original U.S. WWII Blade Marked 1943 Dated M3 Fighting Knife by Imperial with 1943 Dated M6 Scabbard by Moose Co. Category_Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts Marine Attack Squadron 543 (VMA-543)Original Item: Only One Available. This is a fine condition WWII M3 U. S. fighting knife, made by the desirable maker, Imperial. 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 good shape. These fighting knives were a favorite of American infantry during World War Two