Original U.S. Vietnam War 101st Airborne Named Bowie Knife Grouping Japanese Flags recalled from the battle for

recalled from the battle for Guadalcanal:

2 kilograms

Introduced in WW1 it was not only deadly but perhaps the most terrifying weapon ever used

The metalwork is very dark and there is plenty of evidence of pitting and wear

Shell in maker stamped and size stamped 64 along with batch number 2991

Original U.S. Vietnam War 101st Airborne Named Bowie Knife Grouping Japanese Flags recalled from the battle forOriginal Item: One of a kind set. This is a fantastic grouping that belonged Sergeant Richard D. Eliassen who served as a member of 502nd Airborne Infantry Regiment where he served as squad leader and platoon sergeant. During his tenure with the Strike Force, he participated in 305 days of combat (July 1976 July 1968) during the following operations: MALHEUR II HOOD RIVER BENTON STRIKE FORCE COOK WHEELER I & II KLAMATH FALLS SAN ANGELO HOUSTON BENSON