Original U.S. WWII Blade Marked M3 Fighting Knife by Utica Cutlery with 1943 Dated M6 Scabbard Category_MG 42 Mounts There is a dent on

There is a dent on the reverse

and the 11th New York Volunteer Infantry

The iron blade measures just over 10" the blade stem being decorated with cross hatching in the steel

The helmet is also in excellent condition

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Original U.S. WWII Blade Marked M3 Fighting Knife by Utica Cutlery with 1943 Dated M6 Scabbard Category_MG 42 Mounts There is a dent onOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine condition WWII M3 U. S. fighting knife, made by the desirable maker, Utica Cutlery 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 a correct 1943 dated M6 leather belt scabbard, which is in great shape. These fighting knives were preferred by American infantry during World