Original U.S. WWII USMC Early Mark 2 KA-BAR Fighting Knife by CAMILLUS with Named Leather Scabbard Category_Accessories - Silver (2nd class) Wound

- Silver (2nd class) Wound Badge for being wounded three or four times

though we are not entirely sure whether CBM is a rank (Chief Boatswain's Mate

but from the legendary BALLOON CORPS

Los Angeles Times " WWII airmen laid to rest 67 years later" October 27

which has a hook connected to the trigger guard in order to keep the muzzle at the correct angle

Original U.S. WWII USMC Early Mark 2 KA-BAR Fighting Knife by CAMILLUS with Named Leather Scabbard Category_Accessories - Silver (2nd class) WoundOriginal Item: This is a great early example of the legendary WWII Production U. S. M. C marked Mark 2 "Ka Bar" fighting knife fighting knife with an original leather belt scabbard. 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 12 inches, with a 7 inch clip point blade. The markings on both sides the blade ricasso are as follows: U. S. M. C. and CAMILLUS N. Y.