Slender grip Army dagger by WKC

Early production Army dagger with a “Slant” or “Slender” grip made by WKC. Early heavy nickel silver cross guard and pommel with the typical WKC eagle. Slant grip with multiple cracks and a piece missing on the bottom left. One piece of the grip is loose but tight under the grip ring. Steel blade with light corrosion, etched with the WKC maker’s mark on the backside. Leather buffer pad in place. Clean early scabbard with both scabbard screws in place and untouched. Slight bend in the scabbard.