Original U.S. WWII Navy USN Mark 1 Fighting Knife by H. Boker with Leather Sheath - Excellent Condition Spanish Military Equipment In Gettysburg

In Gettysburg

and 39 (on spine)

look to be British soldiers

indicating 1939 manufacture by another Richard Rinker Factory

Jacket -Collar to shoulder: 9

Original U.S. WWII Navy USN Mark 1 Fighting Knife by H. Boker with Leather Sheath - Excellent Condition Spanish Military Equipment In GettysburgOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Navy MK1 knife was used as both a utility knife and a fighting weapon. While some undoubtedly saw combat, particularly with Naval Aviators, these blades were mostly used for everyday functions aboard ship and ashore. The Mark I knives were Navy issued throughout WW2 and remained in inventory through the Vietnam war. They were purchased in huge quantities so replacements were not needed for many years. From a