Original U.S. WWII Navy “Ship Made” Cartridge Casing Handle Stiletto Fighting Knife Commemorating Battle of Midway with Sheath - Casing Dated 1942 Thompson SMG so it is correct that

so it is correct that there is no finish anywhere on the blade

we think it may be possible that the lock or the barrel was swapped out at some point for further use

There is no significant damage present though there are signs of faith service use

this Ceremonial Mace depicts a "Bull's Head" with horns

The other side has the manufacturer and date

Original U.S. WWII Navy “Ship Made” Cartridge Casing Handle Stiletto Fighting Knife Commemorating Battle of Midway with Sheath - Casing Dated 1942 Thompson SMG so it is correct thatOriginal Item. One of a Kind. Theater knives are knives made by military personnel in the various theaters of war. Each knife is unique in its own way due to the maker's style, preferences and materials available. Most theater knives were made from spare parts, wreckage, tools and already existing blades. These knives were made by the armorers and engineers on request. The larger ships needed to have skilled fabricators on board to make repairs and