Original U.S. WWII G.I. Field Gear Lot Featuring M1942 Axe, M1938 Wire Cutters and More - 6 Items EXCLUDE_CHECKOUT_RESTRICTION He passed away in 2001

He passed away in 2001 and his obituary can be found at this link

The front of the scabbard shows the name T

on top of the breech

It is also marked with serial number 2857 on the barrel and frame

The crossguard extends downward with a curlicue quillon

Original U.S. WWII G.I. Field Gear Lot Featuring M1942 Axe, M1938 Wire Cutters and More - 6 Items EXCLUDE_CHECKOUT_RESTRICTION He passed away in 2001Original Items: Only One Lot of 6 Available. A one of a kind lot of six WWII GI Field Gear pieces. All pieces are in original, unmodified, condition, and show signs of honest use and storage wear that has accumulated over the last several decades. Some will have additional issue markings added at the arsenal or by the soldiers in various places. The United States Army in World War II had a distinct advantage over the Axis when it came to equipment.