Original U.S. Post Vietnam Mark 2 KA-BAR Fighting Knife by ONTARIO in Leather Sheath Sten Gun in the Rung Sat Special

in the Rung Sat Special Zone

This is a Class A Four Pocket Jacket for a Staff Sergeant in the 475th Infantry Regiment known as "Merrill’s Marauders" (named after Frank Merrill) or Unit Galahad

who was charged with producing the weapon at the Sterling Armaments Company

The action is dated with many alteration dates evident between 1894 and 1913

Original U.S. Post Vietnam Mark 2 KA-BAR Fighting Knife by ONTARIO in Leather Sheath Sten Gun in the Rung Sat SpecialOriginal Item: This is a very nice service used example of the legendary "KA BAR" fighting knife with a very nice leather sheath. Overall length of this Mark 2 knife is 12 inches, with a 7 inch clip point blade. The markings on the blade are as follows: U. S. ONTARIO This indicates manufacture by Ontario Knife Co. of Franklinville, New York. This company was not issued contracts until after the Vietnam War concluded, however the blade marking and