Sharpening steel is in the pouch as shown.ĭD214 shows Cpt Duffy to be the recipient of the Bronze Star Medal w/ V Device Purple Heart National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal Sharpshooter Badge Rifle M14. There are additional photos of dead Viet Cong.
I did not show it here as some may find it disturbing. The FlatIron pocket folder features a robust 3.6 inch blade, a textured aluminum handle, and a sturdy frame lock design. This pocket knife is built for utility with a cleaver blade in a folding application. declared that they were going to war in the Korean peninsula, Pililaau, alongside 4,000. The MOLLE-compatible multi-mount sheath system offers optimal customization, keeping your knife ever at the ready in combat situations. Pililaau was an independent 22-year-old Hawaii native who enjoyed classical music, singing, and playing his ukulele. Duffy, one with him kneeling next to dead VC. Described as a gentle and sweet boy by his siblings, Herbert K. It distinctly visible in the one of the photographs, which all are original by the way. The handle shows some minor loss of the grey Armorhide paint, again to be expected.įield modified sheath is oustanding showing what was needed to keep this knife secure from loss. There is some staining as would be expected from a knife carried in Viet Nam. Actually saw combat service.ġ969 vintage MKII that shows carry and use but remains full. The last 1968 pictured has an Armorhide grip.
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The knifes are placed in ascending order with serial number increasing from left to right. Top Row from left to right: 2 - 70s, 7 - 71s, 5 - 72s and 2 - 73s. Hunting, survival, tactical, and everyday carry a Gerber blade has you covered. This Gerber has been there and done that. Bottom Row from left to right: 3 - 67s, 8 - 68s, 3 - 69s and 2 - 70s. Gerber designs and manufactures a variety of fixed, folding, assisted opening, and automatic opening knives for a range of activities.