Original U.S. WWII Auxiliary Floating Drydock AFD-5 California Champagne Ceremonial Ship Launching Bottle In Labeled Case - February 22, 1944 Books & Films to which this shako belonged

to which this shako belonged

and we find ourselves switching over to a “pattern” knife

The underside of the grip frame is clearly stamped U

The left side of the receiver still has relatively clear markings:-

Original U.S. WWII Auxiliary Floating Drydock AFD-5 California Champagne Ceremonial Ship Launching Bottle In Labeled Case - February 22, 1944 Books & Films to which this shako belongedOriginal Item: Only One Available. An auxiliary floating drydock is a type of US Navy floating dry dock. Floating dry docks are able to submerge underwater and to be placed under a ship in need of repair below the water line. Water is then pumped out of the floating dry dock, raising the ship out of the water. The ship becomes blocked on the deck of the floating dry dock for repair. Most floating dry docks have no engine and are towed by tugboats to