Original U.S. WWII Fighting Knife Made with Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife Blade in 1943-Dated Boyt Scabbard Brown Bess which we assume is a

which we assume is a matching number

The three astronauts—Frank Borman

” in 1917

as did the entire Second Battalion

Original U.S. WWII Fighting Knife Made with Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife Blade in 1943-Dated Boyt Scabbard Brown Bess which we assume is aOriginal Item. One of a Kind. At first glance, we assume this was one of many "Theater Made" fighting knives deployed mostly in the Pacific theater of WWII. However, once we removed the scabbard it was clear that this fighting knife began life as a WWI Model 1918 Trench Knife, and then was modified for WWII use by removing the entire hilt and replacing it. The crossguard and pommel appear to be handmade, with a stacked transparent grip. The knife is