Imperial Guard Marked US M3 Trench Knife M8A1 Scabbard Vintage WWII

Cross guard is bent and very loose. Washers are loose, damaged and dirty. Blade is missing most of the finish and has deep marks on the right side. Condition as pictured and described.

Approximate Dimensions
  • overall length, without scabbard: 11-15/16" 
  • blade length: 6-5/8" 
  • weight with scabbard: 12.2 ozs
Condition Notes
  • Knife 
    • dents/dinged along the blade edge
    • pitted blade, heavy diagonal gouges on the right side of the blade
    • blade is missing most of the finish 
    • visible surface rust
    • cross guard is bent and very loose
    • most of the leather washers feel loose
    • leather washers are heavily worn, damaged and dirty
    • pommel is tight
    • red plastic spacer and the few washers near the butt are also tight
    • red plastic spacer is cracked
  • Scabbard 
    • missing the metal hanger
    • scratched 
    • dirty 
    • the snap still snaps closed 
    •  hardware / rivets are rusted and oxidized
Markings
  • Guard 
    • US M3
    • IMPERIAL
  • Sheath 
    • U. S. M8A1
    • B. M.  Co. 
    • vp over 18
  • Pommel
    • flaming shell ordnance stamp on the bottom of the pommel