Knife, Trench, USM3, KINFOLKS, INC. on Blade, Plexiglas Grips, with Scabbard, Sgt. Raymond Kurdziel, 8th Air Force, USAAF, ETO
€750.00
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Great genuine WWII USM3 trench knife, manufactured by Kinfolks, Inc. and hallmarked on blade, showing some major modifications.
The original stacked-leather grip has been replaced with some custom-made plexiglas elements and black rubber spacers; the pommel cap was likely reforged, too, while name Kurdziel has been engraved on both sides of the blade.
Good overall condition; comes in some original leather scabbard, manufactured in Sydney, Australia in 1943; snap fastener is in working order.
Raymond Ignatius Kurdziel was born on July 5, 1922 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania and joined the US Army on September 24, 1942 (ASN 13116570). He went on to serve with 46th Depot Repair Squadron, 8th Air Force and deployed to Europe from July 17, 1943 to July 19, 1945, prior to being discharged on November 1st of that year as a Sergeant. He passed away on October 21, 1982.
https://fr.findagrave.com/memorial/153816595/raymond-kurdziel
Illustration documents available in digital format only.
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Great genuine WWII USM3 trench knife, manufactured by Kinfolks, Inc. and hallmarked on blade, showing some major modifications.
The original stacked-leather grip has been replaced with some custom-made plexiglas elements and black rubber spacers; the pommel cap was likely reforged, too, while name Kurdziel has been engraved on both sides of the blade.
Good overall condition; comes in some original leather scabbard, manufactured in Sydney, Australia in 1943; snap fastener is in working order.
Raymond Ignatius Kurdziel was born on July 5, 1922 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania and joined the US Army on September 24, 1942 (ASN 13116570). He went on to serve with 46th Depot Repair Squadron, 8th Air Force and deployed to Europe from July 17, 1943 to July 19, 1945, prior to being discharged on November 1st of that year as a Sergeant. He passed away on October 21, 1982.
https://fr.findagrave.com/memorial/153816595/raymond-kurdziel
Illustration documents available in digital format only.