The real deal or a reproduction?

[ittsukan]

Cross posted to another forum. Admins, please delete if not allowed.
I usually collect pocket knives and the odd bayonet but recently stumbled upon a deal on some vintage fixed blades at a price I couldn't turn down.
This Ka-Bar was in the lot. Everything seems to point to it being WWII era but I want to be sure. I've searched through the forums and various sites on the intertubes but I'd like to get your opinions.

- The pommel is square/peened
- The pommel is 3/8" thick
- No black spacers, or red ones either, sadly
- No branch markings on the guard or ricasso
- Only KA-Bar on the ricasso as seen in the photos
- No branch marks on the sheath
- Sheath is marked BOYT -43-
- Sheath is stitched and reinforced with 9 staples
- Staples, snap and rivet holding the closure strap appear to be brass as there is evidence of verdigris

I'm fairly certain it isn't a reproduction. What do you all think?
kabar full by Ittsukan, on Flickr

kabar pommel by Ittsukan, on Flickr

kabar closeup by Ittsukan, on Flickr

kabar sheath by Ittsukan, on Flickr

 

[ittsukan]

Just heard back from Ka-Bar and they confirmed it is WWII era made by Ka-Bar 1943 or early 1944. Considered a fighting/utility as it wasn't designated to a particular branch.
Still would like to hear your opinions though, especially in care and feeding.

 

[SwissHeritageCo]

As far as the leather is concerned, I would hit it with a thin layer of neatsfoot oil and condition with something wax based like snoseal.