Original U.S. WWII PAL RH-36 MkII-Style Fighting Knife with Leather Belt Scabbard U.S. Uniforms the 188th were the first

the 188th were the first to land on Japanese soil with 1096 men

The wooden grip scales are in very good shape

The other shoulder strap is maker-marked:

The original paper size label is still present on the sweatband

Original U.S. WWII PAL RH-36 MkII-Style Fighting Knife with Leather Belt Scabbard U.S. Uniforms the 188th were the firstOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a heavily worn example of the U. S. PAL RH 36 fighting knife, manufactured by the PAL Cutlery Company, complete with original leather scabbard. These knives were quite popular, much more sturdy than the Mark 1, but not quite as substantial and heavy as the Mark 2 KA BAR. Still, the blade profile and design is very similar to the KA BAR. According to The Official Price Guide of Collector Knives by C Houston