Description
1 ID’d WW2 Camillus Marine Raider stiletto fighting knife available. This knife is an important part of American history, and would make a rare addition to any collection.
This knife was carried by a member of Carlson’s Raiders. This knife was carried by a Corporal in the Raiders.
This Marine Raider stiletto measures 11 7/8″ overall. The blade itself measures 6 11/16″. See page 86 of Mike Silvey’s book Knives of the United States Military — World War II for a photo of the Raider stiletto.
The back of the scabbard is marked in red with the Raider’s name ‘CORP. ELTON _ . ____E‘. The back of the sheath is also marked ‘USMC‘. The front is marked ‘U S M C‘. The front of the sheath also has a Marine Corps insignia affixed to it. The leg tie-down thongs are still attached.
CONDITION:
This knife was carried in the War, and has been there and done that. The blade etch is not visible. The knife is tipped. This knife has no crazing/cracking of the guard and handle that is normally present on 90% of Raider stilettos. The keeper strap is gone on the scabbard.
