Original U.S. WWII Theater-Made Navy Mark I Ka-Bar Fighting Knife Turned Knuckle Knife with M8 Scabbard & Braided Leather Thong French Edged Weapons The “sew-in” style company grade

The “sew-in” style company grade officers schulterklappen (shoulder boards) of this tunic are constructed with two rows of fine silver flatware "Russia Braid" double piping and each have a single gold rank "pip" installed

where the first number indicated caliber and the second the charge weight

though the ring for it is still present

The visor / peak on this cap is dark brown finished "vulcanfibre"

Bath Iron Works

Original U.S. WWII Theater-Made Navy Mark I Ka-Bar Fighting Knife Turned Knuckle Knife with M8 Scabbard & Braided Leather Thong French Edged Weapons The “sew-in” style company gradeOriginal 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