Great knife and 100% original.  I use to see them at the flea markets in like condition and bought a couple as a kid for $15 each. Found a couple MK1 with the wrap as well when I bought a few items form a local lady. I think her husband got them at the surplus store after WW2.  Her son wanted to keep one of the knives at the time. Ended up with one. 

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Does it really matter as long as they work. SSG Mac

Not a problem. More than likely will disappear with shooting and I have shot a lot worse. SSG Mac

Allied Forces enter Rome - June 4, 1944 LIFE Magazine Archives - Carl Mydans & George Silk Photographers WWP-PD    

For an officer, it's not realistic to take apart a rearview mirror to shave. Did he lose his toiletry bag? lol   Sol.

Thanks Wailuna +++  Much appreciated. Yes I did find that record and  actually used BOTH of the Photos from that wall.    The Information page is posted and maintained by his NEPHEW I sent a message a month or so ago. But will not pursue any further, I have know idea what emotions these items and records can bring back to the surface so better to leave it alone. I made an attempt but wont be pursuing any further. Probably better in the long run, NEXT UP VBF-83 (TF 38.1) Thomas H. Reidy USS ESSEX, Vought F4U Corsair pilot Double Ace Last confirmed AIR TO AIR combat kill for WWII   

Ken,   What's funny is that I can totally picture you sitting in your jeep, in the rain, top down and sipping a cup of coffee.    ...Kat

Hi there Andersen44   Hope you didn't buy these as being worn or issued for D-Day, based on the shop being in Normandy?   They are standard US made WWII era SSI ,I have seen rediculous prices of SSI from militaria sellers in Normandy, probably cheaper back in the US.   As for 101st , I could be wrong but I have been told , shorter tab was used for 17th and the 101st used a longer tab matching the SSI, however since the war tabs and SSI have been put together(again I could be corrected).   Below are worn insignia  and the length of the tab, again these sould of been put together after the war , I have no provenance.   Also look at and compare your 1st ID is a good measure to go by for being worn.   If you want to go down the D-Day route provenance is the way to go and more expensive.    cheers   Phill    

Can't wait to see it!