Original U.S. WWII USN Mark 1 Robeson ShurEdge No. 20 Fighting Knife with Wood Pommel and Leather Scabbard One-of-a-Kind 219 pilots who fought in

219 pilots who fought in Red Army during Russian Civil War were awarded Order of the Red Banner (16 of them were awarded twice)

and this pair is the version with the buckle adjustment for the wrist closure

gas-operated design based on the French Hotchkiss M1909 machine gun

The leather gloves are thin tan leather

New Jersey in December 1917

Original U.S. WWII USN Mark 1 Robeson ShurEdge No. 20 Fighting Knife with Wood Pommel and Leather Scabbard One-of-a-Kind 219 pilots who fought inOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Navy MK1 knife was used as both a utility knife and a fighting weapon. While some undoubtedly saw combat, particularly with Naval Aviators, these blades were mostly used for everyday functions aboard ship and ashore. The Mark I knives were Navy issue throughout WW2 and remained in inventory through the Vietnam war. They were purchased in huge quantities so replacements were not needed for many years. From a