Original U.S. WWII Named USMC Mark 2 KA-BAR Fighting Knife by Union Cutlery with Leather Scabbard Availability_International showing some wear from use

showing some wear from use and oxidation

A great example of a genuine WWII issue fixed bale M1 helmet

which was the biggest threat

The front left side displays a lovely Combat Infantry Badge as well as an EAME ribbon with a Bronze Arrowhead and 2 campaign stars

which was designed so that it could be used in a number of roles

Original U.S. WWII Named USMC Mark 2 KA-BAR Fighting Knife by Union Cutlery with Leather Scabbard Availability_International showing some wear from useOriginal Item: Only One Available. The originator of the KA BAR trademark, Union Cutlery Co, began using the name in 1923, having received a letter from a fur trapper who had used the knife to kill a wounded bear which attacked him when his rifle jammed. According to company records, the letter was only partially legible; "ka bar" could be read, as fragments of the phrase "kill a bear". In 1923, the company adopted the name Ka Bar from the "bear