Lot 3720: Two World War II Era Combat Knives, with Sheaths Bearing U.S. So

Two World War II Era Combat Knives, with Sheaths Bearing U.S. Soldier Markings

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2011

Lot 3720: Two World War II Era Combat Knives, with Sheaths Bearing U.S. So

Two World War II Era Combat Knives, with Sheaths Bearing U.S. Soldier Markings

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2011

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500

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Two World War II Era Combat Knives, with Sheaths Bearing U.S. Soldier Markings

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Description:

1) Unmarked bowie knife, 9 1/2 inch clip point blade, with a one piece alloy grip and oval guard. With leather sheath, hand marked to a soldier in the 32nd Infantry Division, dated April 1942 and August 1944. The 32nd saw heavy combat in the Pacific Theatre. 2) Trench knife, 8 inch double edged blade. Grooved wood grip with brass cross guard, knuckler with driven-through nails, and reinforced pommel with "B.W." inlay. Leather sheath, with several locations, including "CICLY (sic)", Naples and North Africa, carved into the surface.

Rating Definition:

1) Good, with spotting and sharpening marks on the blade. Sheath shows mild wear. 2) Good, light spotting and handling marks. Sheath fair, with cuts and scratches.

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Lot 3720: Two World War II Era Combat Knives, with Sheaths Bearing U.S. So

Two World War II Era Combat Knives, with Sheaths Bearing U.S. Soldier Markings

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2011

Lot 3720: Two World War II Era Combat Knives, with Sheaths Bearing U.S. So

Two World War II Era Combat Knives, with Sheaths Bearing U.S. Soldier Markings

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2011

Two World War II Era Combat Knives, with Sheaths Bearing U.S. Soldier Markings

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