Original U.S. WWII AAF Named Custom Fighting Knife with Theater-Made Aircraft Plexiglass Grip and Personalized Leather Sheath - Philip A. Parkhurst Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage Chest Width: 20”

Chest Width: 20”

but none defining as to which Soldier the album belonged to

which probably puts production around late 1854

S/173K indicates 1934 production by Alexander Coppel

showing to the back the fantastically put-together squadron insignia of Com Car Air Wing - 15 with their motto

Original U.S. WWII AAF Named Custom Fighting Knife with Theater-Made Aircraft Plexiglass Grip and Personalized Leather Sheath - Philip A. Parkhurst Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage Chest Width: 20”Original Item. One of a Kind. Theater knives are knives made by military personnel in the various theaters of war. Each knife is unique in its own way due to the maker's style, preferences and materials available. Most theater knives were made from spare parts, wreckage, tools and already existing blades. These knives were made by the armorers and engineers on request. The larger ships needed to have skilled fabricators on board to make repairs and