Original U.S. WWII Blade Marked Navy Mark 2 KA-BAR Fighting Knife by CAMILLUS with Vietnam U.S.M.C. Leather Sheath Category_Accessories along with the date 1942

along with the date 1942

and the very tip of the blade is bent

During the Mexican–American War

and the stock is in good restored condition

Below is a recounting of the crash from this wonderful website

Original U.S. WWII Blade Marked Navy Mark 2 KA-BAR Fighting Knife by CAMILLUS with Vietnam U.S.M.C. Leather Sheath Category_Accessories along with the date 1942Original Item: This is a great example of the legendary early WWII Production USN Mark 2 "Ka Bar" fighting knife with a Vietnam U. S. M. C. "oxblood" finished leather scabbard. Overall length of this Mk2 is 12 inches, with a 7 inch clip point blade. The markings on the blade ricasso are as follows: U. S. N. MARK 2 The reverse is marked: CAMILLUS N. Y The leather scabbard is original Vietnam era issue, with the anti fungal "oxblood" finish and has the