Original U.S. WWII Rare Fighting Knife by Richard “Dick” Shepard in Original Sheath with Hand-Etched Crossguard - Number 1364 Other European Militaria Mitchell claimed a ME-109 shot

Mitchell claimed a ME-109 shot down near Kasserine Pass

This supple leather holster is maker marked on the back with wartime German letter code ftc

with some scratching and chipping removing small portions

and so the regiment earned another battle streamer - CHIPPEWA

Original U.S. WWII Rare Fighting Knife by Richard “Dick” Shepard in Original Sheath with Hand-Etched Crossguard - Number 1364 Other European Militaria Mitchell claimed a ME-109 shotOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a lovely WWII custom made fighting knife made by Richard Dick Shepard, who was a known maker of fighting knives during World War II. This example is numbered #1364 on the crossguard, and marked on the blade ANNEAL. The brass crossguard is etched on one side with: RICHARD SHEPARD And on the other side with 1364 #. The grip is lovely polished stacked leather, with an aluminum pommel. The blade measures 7 and is in