United States. A Cattaraugus 225Q Commando Fighting Knife Newly Listed For rescuing another Antarctic explorer

For rescuing another Antarctic explorer from a crevasse in 1947

issued in Stettin on 1 December 1943

obverse enamel chipping

a fine textbook example by this manufacturer

This is a very well preserved alternative de-nazified replacement version of a German Cross in Gold

United States. A Cattaraugus 225Q Commando Fighting Knife Newly Listed For rescuing another Antarctic explorerManufactured by Cattaraugus, the model 225q is a rugged and versatile knife designed for use by the US fighting forces, featuring a very stout blade measuring 15cm in length, handle comprised of stacked leather washers with a checkered steel pommel, in its original leather scabbard, fine.