1880’s Philadelphia Home Guard Shako / Battlefield Military Museum Gettysburg, Pa Authentic WW2 Era M3 fighting

Authentic WW2 Era M3 fighting knife manufactured by Aerial Cutlery Co

the reverse with two armored soldiers forcing open the jaws of a crocodile in allegory of the British hold on the Suez Canal

H / Double matching numbers

50 Inches / These shoulder boards are made of bullion silver and are the type without a blue background (for use on the blue Colani tunic)

often employed in two to four pieces as part of a typical rifle platoon

1880’s Philadelphia Home Guard Shako / Battlefield Military Museum Gettysburg, Pa Authentic WW2 Era M3 fightingThis Shako was purchased from the auction house tasked with the liquidation of the well known Battlefield Military Museum in Gettysburg, Pa. It was on display in the museum from 1972 2024 when it closed All museum tags and auction number remain on the Shako You will receive a copy of the auction flyer Shako size is 7 1 8 There is wear and imperfections Please look at the photos for overall condition and quality Inquire with any questions