Original U.S. Parker Brothers Copy of the Vietnam War Style Gerber Mk2 Fighting Knife EXCLUDE_CHECKOUT_RESTRICTION the helmet bell was painted

the helmet bell was painted white

marked with "H" in a circle

it re-embarked and left ship at Camp Stoneman

brass steel flap stud with true copper securing rivets

Jacob's Ladder

Original U.S. Parker Brothers Copy of the Vietnam War Style Gerber Mk2 Fighting Knife EXCLUDE_CHECKOUT_RESTRICTION the helmet bell was paintedOriginal Item: Only One Available. First Sold in 1966, the Gerber Mk2 Fighting Knife quickly became a very popular private purchase weapon for soldiers stationed in Vietnam. The design is iconic, and they are still offered today. As with many popular designs, various companies started producing their own version, hoping to get a part of the military and civilian markets. The Parker "BIG SMOKEY SURVIVAL COMBAT KNIFE" copy was one of the Eagle Brand