Original U.S. WWII Early Blade Marked M3 Fighting Knife by Kinfolks Inc. with Updated M8 Scabbard Italian Flags This is an exceptionally rare

This is an exceptionally rare Great War side cap as used by an  officer of the French Chasseurs

and were not standard issue equipment

and after confirmation on 7 January 1802 of his promotion

It features a retractable tint visor

and in just lovely condition overall

Original U.S. WWII Early Blade Marked M3 Fighting Knife by Kinfolks Inc. with Updated M8 Scabbard Italian Flags This is an exceptionally rareOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine condition WWII period Mark 3 U. S. fighting knife, made by the very scarce maker, Kinfolks, Inc.. Of the 2,590,240 ordered by the U. S. Government, Kinfolks produced only 119,702, and was definitely one of the minor contractors. The company still exists today, producing fine cutlery. This knife is early production, indicated by the maker information being stamped directly on the blade: U. S. M3