Vintage WWII Military Issue R H 36 USA Fighting Knife Dagger with a Fuller

  

Vintage WWII Military Issue R H - 36 Made in USA Fighting Knife - With a blood groove (a fuller) in the blade. PAL marked knives of that era used blades imported from Germany, and the blades typically bore the word "Germany" as well. Another company using the name PAL was established in Chicago in 1934. This company was known as the Pal Blade Company of Chicago, and was started by Otto Kraus.

In 1935 the two "PAL" companies merged into one, known simply as the PAL Blade Company, and opened a manufacturing facility in Plattsburg, NY. PAL received a number of US government knife contracts during World War II and produced thousands of combat knives during the war years.

Pal went out of business in 1953. CONDITION: Overall age & use appropriate Good condition for a knife from this WWII period. DIMENSIONS: 11" Tall x 1 1/2" Length x 2 1/2 wide. All items for sale are described to the best of our abilities. We are happy to help. In store is artwork, pottery, crystal and depression glass, china, antique furniture, vintage board games and toys, costume and fine jewelry, musical instruments, and several fine STERLING SILVER items. Blueberry Hill Antiques & Auctions.