1 amazing World War 2 PAL USMC red spacer Mark 2 fighting knife.  This early War PAL USMC Mark 2 combat knife would make a rare addition to any collection.

The Marine who carried this knife, 'A.L. Martin', drew the image of a transport ship steaming across the Pacific.  This Marine was a talented drawer as you can see.  

The Marine wrote the places in the Pacific he fought on as well.  A few in the list--Midway, Marshall Islands, etc.  He also noted the ships that he was on--the U.S.S. Natoma Bay, U.S.S. Gemini, etc.  

This Mark 2 variation has a thick red spacer next to the guard.  The blade is parkerized.  

The blade on this desirable Mark 2 measures 6 15/16".  The knife is marked 'PAL' on the front tang.  The reverse tang is stamped 'U.S.M.C.'.  

The knife is in perfect condition.  The sheath has a couple of stains from aging of the leather.