October 10, 201213 yr #1 Hello all, In pencil: Salerno Anzio So. France Rhine Austria Mounted on it is a Prague bar from a German medal for the Czech annexation medal (October 1, 1938) and a strange threaded plastic star device. I know nothing of the knife or country of origin and there are no markings on it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! William Kramer
October 10, 201213 yr #8 Nice field repair with wire to replace the missing thread The snap fastener look like the ones on the 225Q scabbard
October 10, 201213 yr #9 Greetings, you have posted a very interesting knife. I feel based upon the locations listed on the scabbard (Specifically, in the chronological order that they are in), that (If the Soldier in question remained assigned to the same unit throughout the locations listed) the WW2 owner of the knife was a Soldier assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division. The other divisions that share similar campaign/battle locations did not end the war in Austria. Additionally, the plastic star used to make a field repair appears to be an Italian Army Collar Star (See picture below). I hope this information is of some interest. That said I’ve no idea of the origin or manufacturer of the knife. Regards, Lance
October 12, 201213 yr #12 The knife was made in the USA. Or at least it looks like it when I enlarge the picture. I cannot make out the makers name. Ronnie
October 12, 201213 yr #14 Its very possible the knife in Post #1 is a US made commercial hunting knife or one that was made in England and imported here for resale.I have seen similiar ones that were sold in Hardware stores,hunting or trapping magazines etc back in the 1920s and 1930s etc. Imperial and others had hunting patterns of this style and often were unmarked.The snaps embossed pattern on the scabbard reminds me of the ones on some Western and Robeson leather grip straps. Not uncommon to see commercial knives carried during the war.When the war broke out there was a high demand for utility and combat knives and they filled the gap with what ever could be found. Very nice personalized knife. RD
October 12, 201213 yr Author #15 Belonged to Mr. Ward G Maclean and he can be seen in the photos. Any help on his military records would be greatly appreciated. William Kramer
October 13, 201213 yr #19 Well so much for my theory of the owner being in 3rd ID. He’s clearly wearing both WWII USAAC and post WWII USAF uniforms. Regards, Lance
October 14, 201213 yr Author #20 The knife was made in the USA. Or at least it looks like it when I enlarge the picture. I cannot make out the makers name. Ronnie Where do you see a makers mark? Point it out for me so I can look closer and potentially photograph. I didn't think I saw one originally. William Kramer
October 15, 201213 yr #21 The "bar" looks like the "Prague" bar to a German Sudeten medal... mark sends
October 15, 201213 yr Author #22 The "bar" looks like the "Prague" bar to a German Sudeten medal... mark sends correct. Mounted on it is a Prague bar from a German medal for the Czech annexation medal (October 1, 1938) William Kramer
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