Original U.S. WWII PAL RH-36 MkII-Style Fighting Knife with Leather Belt Scabbard U.S. Uniforms The original paper size label

The original paper size label is still present on the sweatband

Füsilier Alois Heiss was awarded the Wound Badge in Black for injuries received the 23rd of April 1944

The other shoulder strap is maker-marked:

the 188th were the first to land on Japanese soil with 1096 men

Original U.S. WWII PAL RH-36 MkII-Style Fighting Knife with Leather Belt Scabbard U.S. Uniforms The original paper size labelOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a heavily worn example of the U. S. PAL RH 36 fighting knife, manufactured by the PAL Cutlery Company, complete with original leather scabbard. These knives were quite popular, much more sturdy than the Mark 1, but not quite as substantial and heavy as the Mark 2 KA BAR. Still, the blade profile and design is very similar to the KA BAR. According to The Official Price Guide of Collector Knives by C Houston