{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-theater-modified-m3-fighting-knife-with-ivory-handle-crest-of-lille-france-updated-m8-scabbard","title":"Original U.S. WWII Theater-Modified M3 Fighting Knife with Ivory Handle \u0026 Crest of Lille, France - Updated M8 Scabbard","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great field-modified example of a WWII M3 U.S. fighting knife, which no longer has markings identifying the maker. The handle \u0026amp; crossguard were entirely removed, and replaced with a rounded ivory handle with the crest of Lille, France embedded on one side. It comes complete in the correct M8 scabbard. These fighting knives were preferred by American infantry during World War Two for hand to hand combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade has been worn down a bit, measuring 6 ¾” without any markings. The overall length is 11¼”. The ivory grip has heavy wear, with some cracking to the back. There are four small rivets surrounding the crest of Lille, France. There was a great deal of fighting in Lille, and this was certainly made for an American soldier after the liberation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original scabbard is marked \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. M8 \/ B.M. CO\u003c\/strong\u003e and is in very good condition, with moderate overall wear. The scabbard was manufactured by Beckwith Mfg Co. a division of Victory Plastics, whose VP logo is on the rear of the scabbard body. This is the earlier pattern of the scabbard, made without the retaining loop, though it was later updated to have one. These feature a thermoplastic impregnated cotton fabric body, metal throat, and canvas frog and securing strap. The scabbard is still fully functional, but there is no retention strap. There is a gorgeous leather thong braided still retained on the scabbard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to add to your WWII edged weapon collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade length: 6 3\/4”\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Spear Point Knife\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 11 1\/4”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard length: 7 3\/8\" with belt loop\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44156725985349,"sku":"ONJR25OCNS02","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25OCNS02__02.jpg?v=1765216121","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-theater-modified-m3-fighting-knife-with-ivory-handle-crest-of-lille-france-updated-m8-scabbard","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}