Original U.S. WWII RH PAL 36 MkII-Style Fighting Knife with Leather Belt Scabbard named to J.W. Shaw Lanchester SMG originating in Central Europe during

originating in Central Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries

Left side of grip is stamped 44

In a separate incident

It measures just 21" in overall length

and there are three sets of initials: G F

Original U.S. WWII RH PAL 36 MkII-Style Fighting Knife with Leather Belt Scabbard named to J.W. Shaw Lanchester SMG originating in Central Europe duringOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great nice example of the U. S. PAL RH 36 fighting knife, manufactured by the PAL Cutlery Company, complete with original leather scabbard, which has been personalized with designs on the front. Both are named to John W. Shaw, a serviceman during WWII, something we do not see often at all! These knives were quite popular, much more sturdy than the Mark 1, but not quite as substantial and heavy as the Mark 2