Original U.S. WWII M3 Blade Marked Fighting Knife by Imperial with 1943-Dated M6 Leather Scabbard - Missing Belt Hook Military Maps The two most prominent being

The two most prominent being the "barrel-type" made of wood with side slats like a barrel

There are no repairs or deficiencies we can see

likely removed long ago to allow the pouch use for something else

with a plated steel hanger clip

193 Coast Guardsmen

Original U.S. WWII M3 Blade Marked Fighting Knife by Imperial with 1943-Dated M6 Leather Scabbard - Missing Belt Hook Military Maps The two most prominent beingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine condition WWII production Mark 3 U. S. fighting knife, made by the desirable maker, Imperial Knife Co., and contained in an original 1943 dated M6 leather Scabbard by Milwaukee Saddlery Co. (MILSCO) which is missing the belt hook. Imperial made M3 and M4 bayonets, as well as other smaller edged weapons for the U. S. Government during WWII. This knife is early production, indicated by the maker