Original WWII Large EG Waterman EGW Fighting Knife with Scabbard - The Long Blade Fighter Category_Water Jacket Assembly It is further marked with

It is further marked with a Crown over ERFURT on the ricasso and the cross guard which has the early horns is nicely regimentally marked R

Lapel infantry insignia are both the screw back type IIIA

was also anticipating the future

no major damage just some storage and use wear

Original WWII Large EG Waterman EGW Fighting Knife with Scabbard - The Long Blade Fighter Category_Water Jacket Assembly It is further marked withOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is the most scarce EGW knife made the "long blade fighter" with a 7 3 8 blade and factory stamped ricasso is with the classic up side down marking: E. G. W KNIFE Offered in very nice condition this genuine E. G. Waterman Company of New York City produced WWII fighting knife was very popular among USGI during WW2. Multiple variations were made with both wood and leather handles (see page 165 of U. S. Military