Original U.S. WWII Custom Made Aluminum Cast Two Finger Knuckle Dusters Books & Films The markings on the vest

The markings on the vest are clear:

while the more able internees formed a walking column and headed for the beach and freedom

The top of she shell has a rolling mill mark reading R 7 3 5

The Atlantic Corps consisted of the 1st Infantry Division and the 1st Marine Division

The body of the grenade is marked H B for manufacturer Howard Bullier

Original U.S. WWII Custom Made Aluminum Cast Two Finger Knuckle Dusters Books & Films The markings on the vestOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a U. S. WWII set of Custom Made Cast Aluminum Brass Knuckle Duster, used for close combat in the field. These were often cast aboard large ships, who necessarily had small foundries and metalworkers needed to effect repairs on the various parts of a ship. Compared to their usual work, making cast brass knuckles was relatively simple. The look of the surface texture suggests that they