US M6 LEATHER SCABBARD FOR M3 TRENCH KNIFE US M6 WMCO 1943

The early rare M6 scabbard for the M-3 Trench Knife features top-grain leather scabbard stamped "US M6 WMCO 1943" with flaming bomb symbol and has correct style rivets, snaps and protective metal plate.

Overall length of the M6 scabbard  is 15” and fits the 6 3/4" blade of the WWII M3 Trench Knife. 

Originally developed in 1943 for the M3 Fighting Knife. The  leather and steel combat scabbard was later replaced by the plastic M8 Scabbard.

Manufacturer was "US M6 WMCO 1943" WM CO (Wm Jackson & Co)