5th SFG (ABN) MESS ASSOCIATION ALUMINUM GUARD ATTRIBUTED (APK-2017)

Wartime manufactured, 5th Special Forces Group (ABN), Mess Association end of tour presentation knife. The knife measures about 11 inches over all with a 6 inch deep blued blade that is etched: 5th SPECIAL FORCES GROUP (Abn), VIETNAM and engraved MSG HENRY CARDINAL. The knife is in clean condition with light scratches, aluminum cross guard and pommel cap, a matching period scabbard and a proper sharpening stone. The veteran is mentioned in the book: CODE NAME COPPERHEAD on page 178.