Original U.S. WWII Navy USN Mark 1 Fighting Knife by H. Boker with Leather Sheath - Excellent Condition MG 42 Ammo Storage aluminum pin Luftwaffe droop-tail eagle

aluminum pin Luftwaffe droop-tail eagle with swas as well as centrally mounted aluminum oak leaves with cockade

The frame breaks open correctly

the British General Staff issued a specification for a new submachine gun to replace the Sten

The original felt blade buffer is in place

The metalwork has a lovely polished steel patina

Original U.S. WWII Navy USN Mark 1 Fighting Knife by H. Boker with Leather Sheath - Excellent Condition MG 42 Ammo Storage aluminum pin Luftwaffe droop-tail eagleOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Navy MK1 knife was used as both a utility knife and a fighting weapon. While some undoubtedly saw combat, particularly with Naval Aviators, these blades were mostly used for everyday functions aboard ship and ashore. The Mark I knives were Navy issued throughout WW2 and remained in inventory through the Vietnam war. They were purchased in huge quantities so replacements were not needed for many years. From a