11-271 Garand Picture of the Day

[Snafu]

Marines of the 1st Provisional Brigade sit in pouring rain while one of them uses a radio for communication during a lull in the fighting for the Orote Pennisula.

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[browningautorifle]

Is that a bolo on the seated mans hip?

[frankderrico]

Hi Jim, blade shape looks like a "barong".....Frank

[Snafu]

I think its army not USMC

[emmagee1917]

Collins mfg. model # 18 fighting knife with it's leather sheath. Also known as the "type 2 " , the "V-44" and the "Gung Ho " knife. 9-1/2 inch blade with a green or black horn handle. The cross piece has a little ball on each end. USMC issue.
Chris

[browningautorifle]

I still can't tell either way, it's too small a pic for me. Either one sort of matches and could be there.