Original U.S. WWII French Nouméa New Caledonia Fighting Knife with Stag Handle & M6 Scabbard - Dated 1943 British Militaria The squadron saw limited combat

The squadron saw limited combat

The new Congressional and Executive branches authorized a standing army composed of professional soldiers rather than relying on state militias

with loss of the fuzzy "nap" on the fabric in many areas

1918)- Defensive Sector: For general defense service

At this time the snap was also added to attach to the shell chin strap

Original U.S. WWII French Nouméa New Caledonia Fighting Knife with Stag Handle & M6 Scabbard - Dated 1943 British Militaria The squadron saw limited combatOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a tremendous handmade fighting knife with some phenomenal provenance etched into the guard. The guard reads Nouma N[ouv]elle Caldonie which is French for Noumea, New Caledonia. This is likely in reference to Naval Base Noumea which was a major United States Navy sea and air base utilized during World War II. The base was built during World War II to support the many ships and aircraft fighting and patrolling in