5186 WWII MARINE RAIDER KNIFE.

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This item SOLD at 2020 Dec 15 @ 13:26UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 1,400.00 USD
Estimated at 2,800.00 - 3,800.00 USD
Overall length: 14 1/2”. Blade length: 9 1/4”. A very fine example of one of the rarest knives of WWII. These knives were made for the 1st Battalion of the 21st Marines in 1943. Cast aluminum handle & guard w/ steel bowie shaped blade. Brown leather sheath. CONDITION: blade has a dark patina & shows some evidence of sharpening. Hilt has expected dents & dings. Sheath shows light overall wear. PROVENANCE: Collection of Roger Ballard. (02-14709-2/BF). $2,800-3,800.