Original U.S. WWII Western G-46-8 "KA-BAR" Style Fighting Knife with Correct Leather Scabbard MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The RAF Regiment made extensive

The RAF Regiment made extensive use of Oerlikon guns in the anti-aircraft role

He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors next to his son

The cap is in lovely condition and is even beautiful marked on the inside with block letters as:

and a nice stained satin top

Original U.S. WWII Western G-46-8 "KA-BAR" Style Fighting Knife with Correct Leather Scabbard MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The RAF Regiment made extensiveOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine WWII Western G 46 8 fighting knife, offered in very nice condition, complete with its original leather scabbard. It is sometimes called the "8 Fighter", and there were also 4 and 6 inch blade versions of the G46. This knife was developed during WW2 by Western Cutlery of Boulder Colorado, who hoped to sell it to the Marine Corps to fill their need for a fighting utility knife. Unfortunately the knife