Original U.S. WWII 163rd Infantry Regiment Uniform and Personal Effects Grouping Category_Water Jacket Assembly however there is minimal age

however there is minimal age "crazing" in the finish

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though there are some areas which were cracked/chipped and later repaired

the leather is still light tan throughout and the deep black finish is still present on all metal parts

and the blade is in stunning condition

Original U.S. WWII 163rd Infantry Regiment Uniform and Personal Effects Grouping Category_Water Jacket Assembly however there is minimal ageOriginal Item: One of a kind. Major Ralph R. Thrift O 1284437 was commanding officer of the 163rd Infantry Regiment stationed in World War II and was with the regiment for Papua New Guinea (with arrowhead), Luzon and the Southern Philippines (with arrowhead). In December 1942, General Douglas MacArthur decided to commit more American troops to the Battle of Buna Gona. The 163rd Regimental Combat Team, under the command of Colonel Jens A. Doe, was