Original WWII Large EG Waterman EGW Stacked Leather Grip Fighting Knife with Sheath Military Maps so they had to use

so they had to use what was on hand

since it would then become entirely free from the harness

of eyeglasses from the late 1800s

Third Class

BronzeThe bronze class was instituted on 1 June 1940

Original WWII Large EG Waterman EGW Stacked Leather Grip Fighting Knife with Sheath Military Maps so they had to useOriginal Item: Only One Available. Offered in very nice condition this genuine E. G. Waterman Company of New York City produced WWII fighting knives. These knives were very popular among USGIs during WW2 due to their versatility. While not an official U. S. issue, private purchase knives were extremely common. Multiple variations were made with both wood and leather handles (see page 165 of U. S. Military Knives Collector's Guide By Silvey & Boyd).