Original U.S. WWII RH PAL 36 MkII-Style Fighting Knife with Leather Belt Scabbard Holsters & Cases Although the French lagged behind

Although the French lagged behind the others (they used WWI tanks against the Germans in WWII)

Officers' shoulder boards were constructed from "Russia" braid

The main body of the pistol is mostly covered in what looks to be fine grained leather

Charlesville was only one of the manufacturing Arsenals

Original U.S. WWII RH PAL 36 MkII-Style Fighting Knife with Leather Belt Scabbard Holsters & Cases Although the French lagged behindOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the U. S. PAL RH 36 fighting knife, manufactured by the PAL Cutlery Company, complete with original leather scabbard. These knives were quite popular, much more sturdy than the Mark 1, but not quite as substantial and heavy as the Mark 2 KA BAR. Still, the blade profile and design is very similar to the KA BAR. According to The Official Price Guide of Collector Knives by C Houston Price