Description
The Red Ensign bearing some sort of a Canadian emblem was used by Canadians both on land and at sea beginning as early as 1868 (soon after Confederation) on an informal or extra-legal basis
so this was probably added early in the barrel band's service life
The basket guard is also in very good shape
07 May 1794 Seniority as Captain
Measuring 20" in overall length with 12 1/2" silver inlaid iron barrels
Original U.S. WWII USMC Mark 2 KA-BAR Fighting Knife With Leather Sheath - Excellent Condition Receiver The Red Ensign bearing someOriginal Item: Only One Available. The originator of the KA BAR trademark, Union Cutlery Co, began using the name in 1923, having received a letter from a fur trapper who had used the knife to kill a wounded bear which attacked him when his rifle jammed. According to company records, the letter was only partially legible; "ka bar" could be read, as fragments of the phrase "kill a bear". In 1923, the company adopted the name Ka Bar from the "bear