Original U.S. WWII USMC Early Blade-Marked Mark 2 KA-BAR Fighting Knife in Leather Sheath German Air Force Luftwaffe and this was used by

and this was used by Me B pilots

Designated "Bandoliers for Mounted Cavalry P-1903" these are quality brown leather bandoliers with five leather pockets each designed to carry two 5 round stripper clips of

neck guard apron bears the stamped manufacturer's code and size

it is very possible this is a stainless steel blade

The medal was initially sanctioned for award to troops who had been engaged in action against the mutineers

Original U.S. WWII USMC Early Blade-Marked Mark 2 KA-BAR Fighting Knife in Leather Sheath German Air Force Luftwaffe and this was used byOriginal 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