Original U.S. WWII Knife Crafters Fighting Knife Constructed From Imported Civil War Sword with Leather Sheath - Marked Horstmann & Sons Philadelphia Uniforms actor and entertainer Leslie Townes

actor and entertainer Leslie Townes "Bob" Hope

but that is to be expected for an item now over 75 years in age

The LECCO model was marked accordingly

with Neptune's Trident and Britannia's shield on the ground in the foreground

and included instruction in its operation and care as part of their machine-gun crew training

Original U.S. WWII Knife Crafters Fighting Knife Constructed From Imported Civil War Sword with Leather Sheath - Marked Horstmann & Sons Philadelphia Uniforms actor and entertainer Leslie TownesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a World War II fighting knife made by Knife Crafters of Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Knives of this pattern were produced from old sword blades, with three knives typically being manufactured from a single sword blade. The handles were made of hollow steel and covered in leather. Most of the scabbards are of same basic pattern, with a unique, three piece construction. A single leather grip retaining strap