Original U.S. WWII Blade Marked M3 Fighting Knife by Camillus with 1943 Dated M6 Scabbard by L&C Category_Martini-Henry Accessories which tended to rust quickly

which tended to rust quickly and lose their edge when bent

the "Naval Engagement Scene" is still well retained at about 60%

with a steel cross guard marked with serial number 206690

while the barrel and other fittings are a lovely blued finish

and Germany surrendered five days later

Original U.S. WWII Blade Marked M3 Fighting Knife by Camillus with 1943 Dated M6 Scabbard by L&C Category_Martini-Henry Accessories which tended to rust quicklyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine condition WWII M3 U. S. fighting knife, made by the desirable maker, Camillus. With the marking on the blade, this is the more desirable "2nd Pattern", which was replaced quickly by the 3rd pattern with markings on the crossguard. It comes complete in a correct 1943 dated M6 leather belt scabbard, which is in great shape. These fighting knives were preferred by American infantry during World War Two