Original U.S. WWII M3 Blade Marked Fighting Knife by Camillus with M8 Scabbard by B.M. Co. Fusee Spring & Cover the bell walls were additionally

the bell walls were additionally lined with a shock-absorbing micro-rubber insert cut into 7 "arms" with a thickness of 10 to 13 mm

500 awards were made in 1849 and 1850

The box measures 15

The short blade is a very fine near mint example having good bright finish and medium size fuller

Original U.S. WWII M3 Blade Marked Fighting Knife by Camillus with M8 Scabbard by B.M. Co. Fusee Spring & Cover the bell walls were additionallyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine condition WWII production Mark 3 U. S. fighting knife, made by the desirable maker, Camillus Cutlery Co., and contained in an original early model M8 Belt Scabbard. Camillus was one of the major suppliers of edged weapons to the U. S. military during WWII, and produced a variety of different knives and bayonets. This knife is an early production, indicated by the maker information being stamped