WW2 CAMILLUS CUTLERY CO. RARE BLADE DATED U.S. M-3 TRENCH KNIFE WITH CORRECT M-6 SCABBARD

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WW2 CAMILLUS CUTLERY CO. RARE BLADE DATED U.S. M-3 TRENCH KNIFE WITH CORRECT M-6 SCABBARD

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WW2 CAMILLUS CUTLERY CO. RARE BLADE DATED U.S. M-3 TRENCH KNIFE WITH CORRECT M-6 SCABBARD

During WW2 the newly formed 101st & 82nd Airborne Divisions were issued these formidable fighting knives that many of the paratroopers would strap unto their jumps boots. Given that if their parachute lines became tangled in the trees they could easily access their M-3's. These coveted M-3's were manufactured by nine different well know cutlery companies in a variety of marking locations, blade finishes, and scabbard types. This has made these very popular with collectors today. Many of them are difficult to locate, especially in high grade condition. This has resulted in the M-3 Trench Knife becoming a highly sought after WW2 Fighting Knife blue chip collectible. This example is an early blade dated variation with Camillus Cutlery's dark parkerized finish. In addition, the M-6 Leather Scabbard was only made a short time. This pristine mint example therefore commands top dollar to eager advanced collectors.
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