Original U.S. WWII Navy Mark 2 KA-BAR Fighting Knife by CAMILLUS with U.S.N. MK2 Scabbard DP-28 LMG the code name for the

the code name for the second battalion of the 501st PIR stopped about a kilometer west of the ancient town of Bastogne on the Rue de March

In early 1943

The wood ammunition box is totally original with working closure clasp and no cracks or breaks

The unique aspect of this helmet is that the soldier then painted the following on the helmet:

This example still retains some of the original color

Original U.S. WWII Navy Mark 2 KA-BAR Fighting Knife by CAMILLUS with U.S.N. MK2 Scabbard DP-28 LMG the code name for theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of the legendary WWII Production USN Mark 2 "Ka Bar" fighting knife with a MK2 Fiberglass Scabbard. Overall length of this Mk2 is 12 inches, with a 7 inch clip point blade. The markings on the blade cross guard are as follows: U. S. N. MARK 2 Under the blade is marked: CAMILLUS N. Y. The Mk2 Knife was developed as an improvement over the Mk1 design, which had issues with blade snapping due to