NEW MUSEUM ARTIFACT: THE WESTERN BOWIE KNIFE (OWNED BY 5TH GROUP GREEN BERET WHILE IN VIETNAM)

New artifact: A Western Bowie knife carried by a 5th Group Green Beret in Vietnam, showcasing elite history!

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The Western Bowie knife was a popular choice among U.S. Special Forces in Vietnam, including the Green Berets of the 5th Special Forces Group (5th SFG). Known for its rugged design, the Western Bowie was a large, clip-point knife with a heavy-duty construction, making it well-suited for jungle warfare, survival, and close combat.

Col. Duncan "Pete" Thompson & His Western Bowie Knife
Col. Duncan "Pete" Thompson owned this Western Bowie knife, gifted to him by his troops during his service with the 5th SFG in Vietnam from 1971 to 1973, it would be a significant piece of military history. Such presentations were often made as tokens of respect and gratitude, especially among elite units like the Green Berets, where camaraderie and leadership were highly valued.

The 5th Special Forces Group was deeply involved in unconventional warfare, counterinsurgency, and working alongside the Montagnard tribesmen in Vietnam. Special Forces operatives relied on their knives not only for combat but also for fieldcraft, making tools like the Western Bowie both functional and symbolic.

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