Original U.S. WWII Navy Mark 2 KA-BAR Fighting Knife by CAMILLUS with U.S.N. MK2 Scabbard German Mauser 98k K98 Also included is an original

Also included is an original U

It was for those who served on the German Eastern Front during the "first winter campaign" period of 15 November 1941 to 15 April 1942

and chief pharmacist's mate (CPhM) was the chief petty officer

so there is wear to the plating and paint

Original U.S. WWII Navy Mark 2 KA-BAR Fighting Knife by CAMILLUS with U.S.N. MK2 Scabbard German Mauser 98k K98 Also included is an originalOriginal 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