Originally Posted by
Bugmane
I'm looking at the "blade etched/engraved" model, which I can only presume was the WW I era issue. I say that because it belonged to a Marine I knew, who enlisted 5/1917. Box is rough, but entact - razor handle is great, blade is dull but also entact. It was used, I'm sure.
He saw action in Haiti/Santa Domingo from 5/1917 to 12/1919. He was only in for that action, and went there in lieu of France. He and Chesty had the same complaint about going to the 'wrong war'....!!
I would think that helps clarify the difference in the design/engraving - this one I'm CERTAIN of - I talked to him some years ago before he he passed.