Original U.S. WWII USMC Mark 2 KA-BAR Fighting Knife by PAL with USMC Leather Scabbard Receivers Used for artillery sighting during

Used for artillery sighting during the GREAT WAR

Reasonably priced

It was then re-covered with M1878 Tan fabric

which is described in more detail at this website Hicks Crew - Assigned 752nd Squadron

The proof marks are worn away

Original U.S. WWII USMC Mark 2 KA-BAR Fighting Knife by PAL with USMC Leather Scabbard Receivers Used for artillery sighting duringOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of the legendary WWII Production USMC "Ka Bar" fighting knife with a personalized leather belt 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: USMC Under the blade is marked: PAL The Mk2 Knife was developed as an improvement over the Mk1 design, which had issues with blade snapping due to the thinner design.