Original U.S. WWII Blade Marked Second Pattern M3 Fighting Knife by Imperial Knife Co. with Updated M8 Scabbard by B.M. Co. Category_MG 34 Mounts Balloon Company on the Western

Balloon Company on the Western Front during World War One

This set belonged to a member of the Viet Cong and comprised of Vietnamese and Chinese manufactured items as well as souvenirs and personal photos of an American soldier

Please consult the high resolution (2000x2000) photographs for details on what items are included and their condition

The other end of the header on this example is actually marked with the maker

Original U.S. WWII Blade Marked Second Pattern M3 Fighting Knife by Imperial Knife Co. with Updated M8 Scabbard by B.M. Co. Category_MG 34 Mounts Balloon Company on the WesternOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of a WWII M3 U. S. fighting knife, made by the desirable maker, Imperial Knife Co.. 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 the correct M8 scabbard, which was updated during the war to the M8A1 standard. These fighting knives were preferred by American