Original WWII Large EG Waterman EGW Stacked Leather Grip Fighting Knife with Custom Sheath British Militaria however the proof marks have

however the proof marks have been removed by powder burn around the cap nipple cone

the bomb in his briefcase exploded

The advance parties of the 439th and two of its squadrons

It also has a great "bullet graze" chip on the spine of the blade

Reinhard spent his early years there before his family emigrated to the United States when he was five years old

Original WWII Large EG Waterman EGW Stacked Leather Grip Fighting Knife with Custom Sheath British Militaria however the proof marks haveOriginal Item: Only One Available. Offered in nice service worn condition this genuine E. G. Waterman Company of New York City produced WWII fighting knives. These knives were very popular among USGIs during WW2 due to their versatility. While not an official U. S. issue, private purchase knives were extremely common. Multiple variations were made with both wood and leather handles (see page 165 of U. S. Military Knives Collector's Guide By Silvey &