Original U.S. WWII GI “Trench Art” Fighting Knife Made from Italian Model 1888 Cavalry Officer’s Sword with MVSN Emblem Russian Awards Medals Badges Insignia showing only light wear with

showing only light wear with the lovely red-brown color of aged and oiled walnut

which was itself a continuation of the Model 1816 Flintlock Musket developed after the war of 1812

thus becoming the 19th (1st Yorkshire North Riding – Princess of Wales's Own) Regiment of Foot

and both locks work correctly

Original U.S. WWII GI “Trench Art” Fighting Knife Made from Italian Model 1888 Cavalry Officer’s Sword with MVSN Emblem Russian Awards Medals Badges Insignia showing only light wear withOriginal 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