Original U.S. WWII Italian NAPLES 1945 Naked Lady Knife USGI Souvenir Trench Art U.S. Field Gear The first vests were based

The first vests were based closely on the flak jacket

Only 5" in total height

two days steady she pitched and rolled taking at one time a 40 degree roll

and machinegun emplacements

Original U.S. WWII Italian NAPLES 1945 Naked Lady Knife USGI Souvenir Trench Art U.S. Field Gear The first vests were basedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Italian manufactured late WW2 period souvenir knife (not sharp) with a naked lady for a grip. These "nude knives" were popular with American troops and were offered in small street markets throughout Naples. All known examples are stamped NAPLES 1945. USGI Vets bought these as a lighthearted reminder of their time abroad. Constructed of cast aluminum, the blade measures 5 inches long with an overall length of 10. 5