Aerial Cutlery” knife Iceland 1943

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Aerial Cutlery knife with Elk horn pommel and leather sheath.

Inscriptions on the scabbard “Iceland, 43 (1943) – Sgt. J.R. Fahy” and Aerial Cutlery Co Marinette on blade.

On July 7, 1941, the defense of Iceland was transferred from Great Britain to the United States (still officially neutral), in agreement with Iceland, the American Marines replaced the British.

Iceland’s strategic position along the North Atlantic sea lanes was perfect for air and naval bases, and brought new importance to the island.

The 1st Marine Brigade of approximately 4,100 soldiers was garrisoned in Iceland until early 1942, when they were relieved by U.S. Army troops so they could join their Marine brothers-in-arms fighting in the Pacific.