[Fonzy]

Gentlemen,

I apologize if this is out of place, but I figured with the wealth of knowledge on this forum someone would be able to point me in the right direction.

I apologize for not having much of the back story on this piece, I just remember it hanging in my grandfathers den with the rest of his military memorabilia. He served in WW2 and landed on Normandy in (albeit in one of the latter waves) as well as Korea. Sadly, I was too young to appreciate his service before he passed and know next to nothing about the blade. It recently came up in conversation with family and I have to know the back story behind the piece; who it was typically issued to and for what. With the wooden hilt, it looks more ceremonial to me, but I will be the first to admit I know absolutely nothing about this sort of thing. I attached four images; one of the knife with scabbard, a close up view of the hilt, one of the inscription, and the last picture is on the rear of the blade.

I greatly appreciate any help you gentlemen can give.

V/r,
Sgt Fonzy