Wow, it took me 10 years to get these two Victorinox babies! I finally succeeded. It has nothing to do with rations (except maybe for opening the puches), but I wanted to share this treasure find with you all.
First is the current Victorinox Pilot Survival Knife. It is the Ranger model with phillips screwdriver instead of the cork screw. The white engraving "KLU EIGENDOM" means Koninklijke LUchtmacht (=Royal Airforce) property.
Second is the 1960 Victorinox Survival Knife especially made for the Dutch Air Force Pilot Survival Kits. It is an older model with blue eloxated handles.
Great X-mas gift (to myself).
Dutch Air Force Survival Knives
Dutch Air Force Survival Knives
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bishopmarine
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i have a Victorinox and it is a very nice piece. i keep it in my backpack and it has been used a lot. very nice.
"Do not attack the First Marine Division. Leave the yellowlegs alone. Strike the American Army."
Orders given to Communist troops in the Korean War;
shortly afterward, the Marines were ordered
to not wear their khaki leggings.
Orders given to Communist troops in the Korean War;
shortly afterward, the Marines were ordered
to not wear their khaki leggings.