Original U.S. WWII Blade Marked Second Pattern M3 Fighting Knife by Imperial Knife Co. with Updated M8 Scabbard by B.M. Co. 21st Century The chin strap is the

The chin strap is the correct early war OD Green #3 with stamped brass hardware

it could likely be made working again

with the markings very well preserved

a well known and popular manufacturer of various leather goods including the P

Texas to become part of the National Museum of the Pacific War at the Admiral Nimitz State Historic Site

Original U.S. WWII Blade Marked Second Pattern M3 Fighting Knife by Imperial Knife Co. with Updated M8 Scabbard by B.M. Co. 21st Century The chin strap is theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of a WWII M3 U. S. fighting knife, made by the desirable maker, Imperial Knife Co.. 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 the correct M8 scabbard, which was updated during the war to the M8A1 standard. These fighting knives were preferred by American