Original U.S. WWII Batteryless Tel. Equipment MK 5 Deep Sea Dive Knife with Brass Scabbard - Service Worn French Artwork & Posters This stamped sheet steel construction

This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains over 95% of its original phosphate grey/green paint

This carbine also comes with an original factory letter from the Buffalo Bill Center of the West at the Cody Firearms Museum

There are even still the faint patent markings present on the patch box:

She suffered considerably in the battle

the only other ace to surpass 300 credited victories with 301

Original U.S. WWII Batteryless Tel. Equipment MK 5 Deep Sea Dive Knife with Brass Scabbard - Service Worn French Artwork & Posters This stamped sheet steel constructionOriginal Item: Only One Available. These are most uncommon today but were essential equipment for the hardhat divers of the WWII era. Just what Bob Hope needed in the film "The Road to Bali" when fighting a giant squid! Offered in rough service used condition, this rare WWII example has the standard 6 1 2" blade with saw teeth on one edge. The blade has extremely heavy oxidation. The grip is turned hardwood and the hilt has a brass pommel. The wooden