Original WWII Large EG Waterman EGW Stacked Leather Grip Fighting Knife with Sheath Military Maps BronzeThe bronze class was instituted

BronzeThe bronze class was instituted on 1 June 1940

Like other manuals designated as Fibel (basic primer)

Third Class

The brooch is in very good condition

so they had to use what was on hand

Original WWII Large EG Waterman EGW Stacked Leather Grip Fighting Knife with Sheath Military Maps BronzeThe bronze class was institutedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Offered in very nice condition this genuine E. G. Waterman Company of New York City produced WWII fighting knives. These knives were very popular among USGIs during WW2 due to their versatility. While not an official U. S. issue, private purchase knives were extremely common. Multiple variations were made with both wood and leather handles (see page 165 of U. S. Military Knives Collector's Guide By Silvey & Boyd).