Original U.S. Vietnam War Era Mark 2 KA-BAR Fighting Knife by CAMILLUS in Oxblood Leather Sheath French Ordnance EXTRACT For gallantry in action

EXTRACT For gallantry in action and meritorious services

A great example of a hard to find award

The 84th Infantry Division was ordered into active military service on 15 October

fire and other public uniformed services for certain ceremonies

Fort Wayne Indiana

Original U.S. Vietnam War Era Mark 2 KA-BAR Fighting Knife by CAMILLUS in Oxblood Leather Sheath French Ordnance EXTRACT For gallantry in actionOriginal Item: This is a very nice service used Vietnam War example of the legendary "KA BAR" fighting knife, with the correct "Oxblood" leather sheath. Overall length of this Mark 2 knife is 11 3 8 inches, with a 6 3 8 inch clip point blade, which has been shortened by about 1 2" from use and sharpening. The markings on the blade are as follows: U. S. CAMILLUS N. Y. The markings on the blade and the straight crossguard indicate that this was