Original U.S. WWII 1944 M3 Imperial Fighting Knife with Leather Scabbard Antique Remingtons replacing the shorter-range B-17 which

replacing the shorter-range B-17 which had served early in the war along the perimeter of the Pacific from the Philippines

• Sterling Silver Paratrooper Jump Wings on a red felt oval backing

Earlier M1905 scabbards were modified by replacing the belt hanger with belt hooks

The grip plates are wood and are retained by rivets

Original U.S. WWII 1944 M3 Imperial Fighting Knife with Leather Scabbard Antique Remingtons replacing the shorter-range B-17 whichOriginal Item: Only One Available. A fine WWII 1944 manufactured Mark 3 U. S. fighting knife with the guard deeply stamped, U. S. M3 IMPERIAL. The blade is in very good condition free of nicks. The handle and stacked leather grip are in very good condition. The original leather scabbard is supple and strong. This is the third version manufactured in 1944. The M3 fighting knife or M3 trench knife was an American military combat knife first issued in