United States. A Commemorative Commando Knife, "The Battles of the Coral Sea & Midway Island" Auction 3 mm (w) x 96

3 mm (w) x 96 mm (h) x 23

Bernard of  Menthon

39mm x47mm

monogram "LL RR II" on the reverse centrepiece

United States. A Commemorative Commando Knife, "The Battles of the Coral Sea & Midway Island" Auction 3 mm (w) x 96Of modern production and offered by The American Historical Foundation, this knife is one in a series of six made in the United Kingdom to commemorative key or pivotal moments in the second war. Numbered 1754 on blade, and made to commemorate "The Battles of the Coral Sea & Midway Island" , housed within blue felt lined fitted green case, blued blade with etchings, measures 30 cm in length, wood handle with gilt wire ribbing, accompanied by