Vintage WWII US Army M3 Knife and Telegraph Relay

20th century, issued in 1943 as a combat knife, short blade (6.6 in), impressed "Kinfolks Inc." makers mark, wrapped pommel, possibly a later replaced sheath (125 in. overall); the relay likely earlier, on wooden and metal stand (4.5 in. high).

12.5 in.

The Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Moller, Durham, NC

From the collection of a U. S. Army engineer who served in World War II

Surface wear; patina and rusting; areas of loss; overall age appropriate condition for both.