Original U.S. WWII M3 Utica Fighting Knife with M8 Scabbard - Early Blade Marked Version MG 34 Mounts It was not an attack

It was not an attack designed to reach Peiper

Approximate length: 43

a brass trigger guard

as these soldiers were 18-20 years old and SLIM

but overall a very eye pleasing cap in both exterior condition and classic shape

Original U.S. WWII M3 Utica Fighting Knife with M8 Scabbard - Early Blade Marked Version MG 34 Mounts It was not an attackOriginal Item: Only One Available. A fine WWII period Mark 3 U. S. fighting knife with the blade deeply stamped, U. S. M 3 UTICA. The blade displays use and age. The handle and stacked leather grip are in very good condition. The original scabbard is marked, U. S. M8 B. M. CO and in very good period used condition with the tip chipped away. This is the earlier scarce blade marked version rather than guard marked example. The M3 fighting knife or M3