Original U.S. WWII M3 Fighting Knife by CASE with M8 Scabbard Conflict the AIF was expanded to

the AIF was expanded to five infantry divisions

Manufacturers known to have made the M3 under wartime contract include the Aerial Cutlery Co

later abandoned

with identical insignia to the Grand Cross of the Order

The body is held by the included black leather frog

Original U.S. WWII M3 Fighting Knife by CASE with M8 Scabbard Conflict the AIF was expanded toOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a good WWII period Mark 3 U. S. fighting knife, with the guard deeply stamped with, U. S. M3 CASE. The 6 3 4 inch spear point blade is in fair condition with wear but little if any loss of finish. The blade is still quite sharp and in fair service worn condition with some sharpening marks. The handle and stacked leather grip are in similar condition with little wear. There are no major cracks, and the leather