5th SFG (ABN) MESS ASSOCIATION PLUM KNIFE (APK-2007)

Wartime, Counter Insurgency Support Office (CISO) 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 plum colored blade that is etched: 5th SPECIAL FORCES GROUP (Abn), VIETNAM. The knife is in super clean condition with a matching period scabbard. This exact piece is featured in the book: US ARMY SPECIAL FORCES FIGHTING KNIVES OF THE VIETNAM WAR, Volume I, THE SOG KNIFE, page 358.