WW2 U.S.N MK2 KA-BAR Fighting Knife "Trench-Art" Theater Made #3 Sword Ames Mfg Co

Ames Mfg Co

Designed to fit a 45/70 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle

This is a very good example of a WWII Era Japanese Army Officer's Parade Sword with a lacquered sharkskin shagreen grip and the "10 petal" IJA Cherry Blossom Emblem on the sides of the handle

and would often purchase a bust made in his image molded in plaster of Paris

WW1 German / Model 1898/05 bayonet by FERD ESSER & Co

WW2 U.S.N MK2 KA-BAR Fighting Knife "Trench-Art" Theater Made #3 Sword Ames Mfg CoAuthentic WW2 U. S. N MK2 KA BAR Theater made (trench art) fighting knife with bone handle Modification has been made to the handle by the soldier by implementing a stage antler grip Overall size is 11. 50 inches with a 7 inch blade Comes in its original leather scabbard