Original U.S. WWII RH-36 PAL Commando Fighting Knife With Sheath Certified

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U.S. WWII RH-36 PAL Commando Fighting Knife Certified.  PAL was originally used as a trademark by the Utica Knife & Razor Company of Utica, NY from about 1924-1939. 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. Around 1940 PAL purchased the cutlery division of the Remington Arms Company, including of their existing stock of completed knives and knife parts. With a very stout blade measuring approximately 6 inches, handle comprised of stacked leather washers with a checkered steel pommel. This example is in good used condition and comes complete with the original issue leather sheath.  field used with a very nice original scabbard. Overall great example.  100% Guaranteed to be authentic Complete Museum documentation (COA) Provided. Certified by The Gettysburg Museum of History.  Please see our other items.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers. OUTSTANDING Combat Used! RARE! Do Not Miss This One!