Original U.S. WWII Distinguished Flying Cross Recipient Samuel T. Hooks Jr. Crafters Fighting Knife Constructed From Imported Civil War Sword with Leather Sheath British Military Maps captured during the 2003 invasion

captured during the 2003 invasion known as Operation Iraqi Freedom

as it was common to re-use the central portion and replace the accessories as they became damaged over the years

This example has a 5 7/8" single edged spear point blade

These are generally considered to be of good construction

bright nickel

Original U.S. WWII Distinguished Flying Cross Recipient Samuel T. Hooks Jr. Crafters Fighting Knife Constructed From Imported Civil War Sword with Leather Sheath British Military Maps captured during the 2003 invasionOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This fantastic Knife Crafters fighting knife belonged to Lieutenant Samuel Troy Hooks Jr. who served with the 20th Air Force on the Marianas Islands and on the Japanese Mainland during World War II. Hooks was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross on October 10th, 1945 for his work aboard the B 29 Flying Fortress. He was also awarded the Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters and the Pacific theater ribbon with several