What I recall is, because this is years ago now. At first he did want money,not much at all, then I offered a price which wasn't much, but then he said he didn't want any of it and gave it to me.

I contacted the company. They did not like their company mark on a blade like this. Can't blame them really.

Gary,
Here is the 1943 date, but the name is very hard to read. I might try a rubbing or isn't it done with a certain type of light? The granate mark is under the front of the crossguard, it's not east to photograph but I will keep trying.

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