Original U.S. WWII Fighting Knife Made with Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife Blade in 1943-Dated Boyt Scabbard Bira Gun with lots of markings

with lots of markings

While in Bermuda

which would be the 15th Radfahrkompanie (Bicycle Company) of Infantry Regiment 427

which may be a rack number or something similar

This item bears an old museum tag simply stating RAF Spitfire Wheel

Original U.S. WWII Fighting Knife Made with Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife Blade in 1943-Dated Boyt Scabbard Bira Gun with lots of markingsOriginal Item. One of a Kind. At first glance, we assume this was one of many "Theater Made" fighting knives deployed mostly in the Pacific theater of WWII. However, once we removed the scabbard it was clear that this fighting knife began life as a WWI Model 1918 Trench Knife, and then was modified for WWII use by removing the entire hilt and replacing it. The crossguard and pommel appear to be handmade, with a stacked transparent grip. The knife is