"The Leda and the Swan" Ebony The Medical Corpsmen Knives were

The Medical Corpsmen Knives were made from 1942 til 1945 and were originally issued to medical personnel during WWII for use in creating litters and splints in the field

5 3/4" blade of unknown steel

Fancy filed black micarta back strap

Stag scales with nickel silver arrowhead shield

7 1/2" brook trout carving is by WILSON HUNT

"The Leda and the Swan" Ebony The Medical Corpsmen Knives were2 7 8" Friedrich Schneider stainless Damascus blade, 6 11 16" opened length Blade spine and ricassos feature fairy carving and multiple fullers Stainless steel frame with Leda and the Swan carvings, including 21K gold, silver, and copper inlays Carved mother of pearl scales Carved stainless steel back strap with gold inlays Near mint condition (there are a couple of very light scratches on the back strap)