Original U.S. USMC Mark 2 Blade Marked KA-BAR Fighting Knife by Union Cutlery in Leather Sheath Russian Army and operated in the Cotentin

and operated in the Cotentin Peninsula and later formed the right flank of the Operation Cobra assault

measures approximately 23

and mostly opaque clear lenses

The Case brothers had learned the knife making and retailing business while working for the Cattaraugus Cutlery Company

The exterior is stenciled in black paint:

Original U.S. USMC Mark 2 Blade Marked KA-BAR Fighting Knife by Union Cutlery in Leather Sheath Russian Army and operated in the CotentinOriginal Item: This is a nice service used example of the legendary U. S. M. C marked Mark 2 "Ka Bar" fighting knife by Union Cutlery with a leather belt sheath. Marine Corps issue knives are much harder to find on the market than the U. S. N. marked variety. Overall length of this Mark 2 knife is 11 7 8 inches, with a 6 7 8 inch clip point blade. This early production example is marked on the blade ricasso with USMC, while the reverse ricasso is