United States. A Commemorative Commando Knife, "The Battles of the Coral Sea & Midway Island" Province of China the buttons maker marked "BESONDERS

the buttons maker marked "BESONDERS HALTBAR" on their reverses

at the age of 17 (although some records indicate he was born in 1924

England on the 22nd

maker marked "WALTER SCHOTT Fec

United States. A Commemorative Commando Knife, "The Battles of the Coral Sea & Midway Island" Province of China the buttons maker marked "BESONDERSOf modern production and offered by The American Historical Foundation, this knife is one in a series of six made in the United Kingdom to commemorative key or pivotal moments in the second war. Numbered 1754 on blade, and made to commemorate "The Battles of the Coral Sea & Midway Island" , housed within blue felt lined fitted green case, blued blade with etchings, measures 30 cm in length, wood handle with gilt wire ribbing, accompanied by