Original U.S. Cold War Era Gerber MkII Fighting Survival Knife with Scabbard - Serial 102089 Made in 1981 m but the stamping is not

but the stamping is not clear so we cannot be sure

• Original newspaper article with photo from the Lewistown Sentinel (PA) written by his cousin

This example is very nice service used condition

The insignia featured just below the Eagle is a WW1 veterans insignia

Original U.S. Cold War Era Gerber MkII Fighting Survival Knife with Scabbard - Serial 102089 Made in 1981 m but the stamping is notOriginal Item: Only One Available. As far as legendary fighting knives go, there are a few that stand the test of time. The Ka Bar, the Bowie knife, the Fairbairn Sykes, and the often forgotten Gerber Mark II Combat Knife are all famed fighting knives. The Mark II was designed in 1966 and quickly became a popular choice with soldiers and Marines headed overseas. Particularly, the Mark II became a favorite with the MACV SOG teams that were the premier