Original U.S. Global War on Terror Era Richard Batson 75th Ranger Regiment Etched Fighting Knife in Correct Leather Sheath with Sharpening Stone by Gutcher - Extremely Rare Brown Bess and "Fight to Win this

and "Fight to Win this Battle"

support for the troops was paramount

but the shape and interlocking C M logo are definitive for this maker

this jacket was de-accessioned from the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force (formerly the Mighty Eighth Heritage Center) and comes with the original accession paperwork

This set of fittings (koshirae) has 4 7 stamped on tsuba

Original U.S. Global War on Terror Era Richard Batson 75th Ranger Regiment Etched Fighting Knife in Correct Leather Sheath with Sharpening Stone by Gutcher - Extremely Rare Brown Bess and "Fight to Win thisOriginal Item. One of a Kind. Some of the most sought after handmade fighting knives are those of Richard Batson, who worked part time making knives while serving in the Army from 1958 1970, mainly for active duty personnel. He continued making knives until roughly 2013, and is renowned for his craftsmanship and attention to detail. This example is one of the nicest Batson knife weve ever come across, and has fantastic blade etching for the 75th