Original U.S. Cold War Era Gerber MkII Fighting Survival Knife with Scabbard - Serial 086987, Made in 1980 French Holster Smith & Wesson 2nd Model

Smith & Wesson 2nd Model American No

Munitionsfabrik in Soemmerda

though unfortunately the leather liner chin strap has snapped in half

The blade is in mint condition

The men of the XI Corps were good soldiers

Original U.S. Cold War Era Gerber MkII Fighting Survival Knife with Scabbard - Serial 086987, Made in 1980 French Holster Smith & Wesson 2nd ModelOriginal 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