Springfield Armory introduced the MI WWII commemorative. About $1200 the only commemorating is the design on the rifle.
Check the Shotgun News there is an Air Force base that still sells surplus MI's around $1000 you send them your info and a small fee for Background checks. It goes I think to an LTC. It is the US Government.
I just paid $450 for my Garand from CMP last April...