Very nice original owner found FSJ knife..and better yet from the owner himself. .
Congrats Joe on an exemplary find that alot of us could dream of meeting and receiving in return their honored knife or dagger.
Regards Larry
Very nice original owner found FSJ knife..and better yet from the owner himself. .
Congrats Joe on an exemplary find that alot of us could dream of meeting and receiving in return their honored knife or dagger.
Regards Larry
It is not the size of a Collection in History that matters......Its the size of your Passion for it!! - Larry C
One never knows what tree roots push to the surface of what laid buried before the tree was planted - Larry C
“The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” - Winston Churchill
Yes sir.. I took some notes and a picture of him holding it to keep with the knife
Much thanks Larry..
That's pretty bad ass. Congrats!
Is there a way to determine the manufacture date on these?
Thank you,
Rob
Hi Rob, I would expect your knife to be mid war produced.
Post 1943 items were RB numbered.
Cheers, Ade.
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Cool item. Genuine original lanyards for these are very scarce and can sell for more than the knives.Go easy on the springs too as they are fragile.
Thank you very much for the information Ade and for the advice Lew..
Here is a picture of the man that I received the knife from. Also a German newspaper or magazine with him on the cover. It apparently says something about him at Monte Cassino. He found this paper here in the states after the war. Unfortunately his son played with it over the years and all but destroyed it.
I heard some amazing stories and perspectives from the German side of the battle for Monte Cassino..very interesting.
Best,
Rob
Great pick up Rob!!!!! Those pic's make that item priceless in my mind!!
Congrat's
Semper Fi
Phil
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