NEAR MINT OSS-STERILIZED BLADE-DATED IMPERIAL M3 & BARWOOD M6 SHEATH

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NEAR MINT OSS-STERILIZED BLADE-DATED IMPERIAL M3 & BARWOOD M6 SHEATH.  Except for the fact that all of the blade-stampings have been ground off the blade and the "U. S. M6" has been ground off the Barwood M6 sheath, this would be a near-mint combination of blade-dated Imperial M3 fighting knife and Barwood M6 sheath.  While I have no direct evidence those markings were removed by the OSS (Office of Strategic Services - predecessor of the CIA), it was common for the OSS to remove such markings from U. S. fighting knives which might be issued to its agents being inserted behind enemy lines.  And, frankly, no other possibility makes sense.  As the photos show, both the knife and sheath are in near mint condition except for the removal of the markings.  If you have any questions, please ask before buying or making an offer.  Thanks.