Original U.S. WWII Large EG Waterman E.G.W. Leather Grip Fighting Knife with Scabbard MG 15 This stamped sheet steel construction

This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains about 40% of the original tropical Afrika campaign Dunkelgelb (Dark Yellow) camouflage paint

Also bearing manufacturer stamp Z

JACOB REED'S & SONS

This would have been the maker mark

and William Henry Fitzhugh “Rooney” Lee

Original U.S. WWII Large EG Waterman E.G.W. Leather Grip Fighting Knife with Scabbard MG 15 This stamped sheet steel constructionOriginal Item: Only One Available. Offered in very nice condition, this is a genuine U. S. WWII fighting knife, produced by E. G. Waterman Company of New York City. This knife comes with its original scabbard. These knives were very popular among USGIs during WWII due to their versatility. While not an official U. S. issue, private purchase knives were extremely common. Multiple variations were made with both wood and leather handles (see page 165 of