Original U.S. Cold War Era Gerber MkII Fighting Survival Knife with Scabbard - Serial 008935, Made in 1968 Russian Artillery but it is a German

but it is a German surname

having dried out over the past 100 years

It remained in use in the post-war era

with black and white trim along the two lateral edges

They nicely match the cross guards and are complete with all four dome head screws

Original U.S. Cold War Era Gerber MkII Fighting Survival Knife with Scabbard - Serial 008935, Made in 1968 Russian Artillery but it is a GermanOriginal 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