1 vintage Australian-made U.S. World War 2 V-44 fighting/survival knife.  This ID'd WW2 fighting knife has the maker mark 'M' stamped on the guard.  This knife would make an important addition to any collection.

This knife measures 14 1/16" overall.  The blade itself measures 9 1/2". 

The spine of the handle is ID'd by the soldier that carried it. 

This Australian World War 2 fighting knife is in excellent condition.  The blade has no nicks (there is one spot on the blade edge on one side that looks like a nick in my photos, but which is only a spot of patina).  The handle is excellent, and the guard is perfectly tight.  The scabbard is in excellent condition.  All stitches, rivets, and the keeper strap are in perfect condition.