Original U.S. WWII Named Navy Theater-Made Fighting Knife with Engraved Naval Aviator Motif on Pommel & Sheath - Aviation Machinist’s Mate Jim Dawson EXCLUDE_CHECKOUT_RESTRICTION 1899 arriving back in the

1899 arriving back in the United States on August 29

with the last number being between 1 and 5

so unfortunately we cannot be certain

Krupinski joined the Luftwaffe in 1939 and completed his flight training in 1940

though we do not know if the seals are still holding well

Original U.S. WWII Named Navy Theater-Made Fighting Knife with Engraved Naval Aviator Motif on Pommel & Sheath - Aviation Machinist’s Mate Jim Dawson EXCLUDE_CHECKOUT_RESTRICTION 1899 arriving back in theOriginal Item. One of a Kind. Theater knives are knives made by military personnel in the various theaters of war. Each knife is unique in its own way due to the maker's style, preferences and materials available. Most theater knives were made from spare parts, wreckage, tools and already existing blades. These knives were made by the armorers and engineers on request. The larger ships needed to have skilled fabricators on board to make repairs and