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Click here to subscribeBritish 3rd Pattern Commando Knife, 1960’s / 1970’s British commando knife with cast ringed grip having blackened finish. Blackened brass securing nut to the top. Oval cross guard stamped ‘SHEFFIELD ENGLAND’ and with broad arrow. Housed in the original leather scabbard with leg tabs. Near mint condition double edged blade with medial ridge. Blade retains nearly all of the blued finish. Blade 17 ¼ cms, overall 31cms.
EIIR Wilkinson Sword Maker Marked 3rd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes (F.S) Commando Knife, good example of a Elizabeth II period commando knife having blackened finish to the ringed grip. Plain unmarked oval cross guard. Housed in the leather scabbard with blackened lower chape. No elasticated strap to the belt loop. Double edged blade with etched Wilkinson Sword Ltd makers details. The blade measures 17cms, overall 30cms
Rare Edward VIII 1895 Pattern Royal Engineers Officers Sword, regulation polished blade etched with ROYAL ENGINEERS, thunder flash, crowned royal arms (no cipher) and foliage, regulation plated guard with crowned EVIIIR cipher, wire bound fish skin covered grip, in its leather covered field service scabbard. Blade 83cms. Good clean condition.
Third Reich Hitler Youth Boys Dagger by Herm Konejung A.G Solingen, with two piece black chequered grips with enamel HJ diamond emblem inserted to the centre. Plated pommel and cross guard. Housed in blackened scabbard with leather belt loop fitting but no securing strap. 1st pattern blade with the remains of the motto ‘Blut und Ehre!’ just visible. The reverse of the blade has makers mark for Herm Konejung A-G. Solingen Ges Geschutz. The blade shows wear and evidence of sharpening. Exterior also shows some wear. Blade 13 ¼ cms, overall 25 ½ cms.
British George V 1897 Pattern Royal Engineers Officers Sword, regulation polished blade etched with crowned royal cipher, Royal Engineers, thunderflash and foliage, regulation nickel hilt, wire bound fish skin covered grip, in its brown leather covered field service scabbard. Blade 83cms. Good clean condition
WW1 German Model 98/05 Sawback Mauser Bayonet, good example with two piece wooden grips, steel pommel and cross guard. Housed in its steel scabbard with the original leather bayonet frog attached with its original cloth trodel (knot) attached to the frog. Sawback swollen blade with fuller to the back edge. Blade by Simson & Co Suhl. Spine with crown over W 15 and acceptance stamp. Blade 36 ½ cms, overall 52cms. Some light surface rust to the scabbard but otherwise a good example. Late Gordon Anderson collection
Victorian Naval Officers Sword, pipe-back blade etched ‘Salter Sword Cutler to H.R.H. Duke of Sussex London’ together with Warranted, crowned Royal Arms and fouled anchor, regulation brass hilt with folding side guard, lion’s head pommel and wire bound fish skin covered grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Blade 79.5cms. Good condition, some age wear overall, blade word with some active rust to bottom section.
Victorian 1895 Pattern Infantry Officers Sword by McBride, Charles Street, St James’s, London, regulation blade etched with crowned VR ciphers and owner’s initials D.R.A., regulation plated guard (plating worn), wire bound fish skin covered grip, in its leather-covered field service scabbard. Blade 83cms. Good condition, some age wear overall, blade cleaned bright.
British 3rd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes (F.S) Commando Knife, good example with bronzed ringed griped commando knife with the pommel being stamped with ‘4’. Unmarked oval cross guard. Housed in its original brown leather scabbard with blackened brass lower chape, no leg tabs, belt loop with elasticated strap. Good condition double edged blade which retains much of the blued finish. The blade measures 17cms, overall 32cms.
WW2 British 2nd Pattern Nickel Plated Fairbairn Sykes (F.S) Commando Knife, good example with nickel plated finish to the hilt with chequered knurling. Plain unmarked oval cross guard. Housed in its brown leather scabbard with nickel plated lower chape. One leg tab and belt loop with elasticated strap. The leather scabbard has slightly shrunk exposing section of the blade when housed in scabbard. Double edged unmarked blade with medial ridge. Blade measures 17 ¼ cms, overall 31 ¾ cms.
Family Medal Groups to the Adshead Family Covering Service in the Royal Navy During the First and Second World Wars, Father - 1914-15 Star medal, British War and Victory medals, “GNR A.E. ADSHEAD R.N.”, group mounted as worn with matching set of mounted miniature medals. Son- 1939 Star medal, Atlantic Star medal, Africa Star medal with clasp ‘North Africa 1942-43’, Burma Star medal and War medal 1939-45, medals unnamed and mounted as worn with matching set of mounted miniature medals. Group attributed to George Edward Roland Adshead (JX. 136367). Also include in this lot is a large size portrait photograph of A.E. Adshead, in uniform and wearing his medals. George V Royal Navy officers sword which retains nearly all of the gilt finish to the fittings. Housed in its original leather and gilt brass mounted scabbard. Blade etched with details. Housed in oilskin cloth sword bag. Royal navy officers bicorn full dress cap housed in its japanned storage tin and leather officers belt with gilt metal buckle. Alfred Edward Adshead was born in Deptford, Kent on 4th October 1884 and he commenced his career in the Royal Navy on 26th April 1904 as a Boy 2nd class on H.M.S. Impregnable. On the outbreak of war in 1914 he was serving as a Petty Officer on H.M.S, Excellent. He was promoted to Acting Gunner on 11th February 1915 a rate that was confirmed on 8th February 1917, he appears to have spent most of the war on board H.M.S. Havelock. Post war he continued his Royal Naval Service with promotion to Commissioned Gunner on 11th February 1925. He died suddenly on board H.M.S. Cornwall whilst in Portsmouth Dockyard on 20th November 1933 and is buried in the Anns Hill Cemetery, Gosport.George Edward Roland Adshead was born in March 1916 and by 1939 had followed in his father’s footsteps and was serving in the Royal Navy, in the March 1945 Navy List he is shown as a Gunner (T) with seniority of 3rd March 1945. He died in Southsea, Hampshire on 11th December 1999.
WW2 British Ribbed and Beaded Fairbairn Sykes (F.S) Commando Knife, fine example of a brass ribbed and beaded hilt commando knife with broad arrow stamp and number ‘1’ to the ferrule. Housed in its original leather scabbard with brass lower chape. Complete with the leather leg tapes but the elasticated securing strap now absent from the belt loop. Fine double edged blued blade with medial ridge. The blade measures 17 ¾ cms, overall 31cms.
WW2 German Kriegsmarine Officers Dress Dagger by F W Holler Solingen, generally good example of a naval officers dagger with white celluloid grip having wire binding. Gilt brass eagle pommel top and cross guard with fouled anchor to central cartouche and press button release stud. Attached to the grip is a officers bullion dress knot / portepee. Housed in its standard brass scabbard with two hanging rings. Double edged polished blade with sailing ship etching. Makers trade mark to the base of the blade. Small area of surface staining near the tip but otherwise the blade is in good condition. Blade measures 25cms, overall 41 ½ cms. Some polishing to the exterior fittings, small crack and light scratches to the grip.
Variation WW2 British 2nd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes (F.S) Commando Knife, good example believed to have been made by J Clarke & Son. Blackened brass hilt with reversed or impressed knurling. Unmarked oval cross guard. Housed in the original brown leather scabbard with brass lower chape and leg tabs. Complete with the belt loop with damaged elasticated strap. Double edged blade with the remains of the blueing. Blade measures 15 ½ cms, overall 31 ½ cms.
WW1 German Early Model 98/05 Mauser Bayonet, good untouched example with two piece wooden grips, steel pommel and cross guard with extended muzzle ring ears. Housed in its leather and steel mounted scabbard. Attached to the scabbard is the original leather bayonet frog with original trodel (knot) attached. Swollen blade with fuller to the back edge. Made by C G Haenel, Suhl. Spine of the blade with crowned W over 15 and acceptance stamp. Blade 36 ½ cms, overall 52 ½ cms. Late Gordon Anderson collection
WW2 British 1st Pattern Fairbairn Sykes (F.S) Commando Knife by Wilkinson Sword Co Ltd, good combat used example of the desirable 1st pattern commando knife, having nickel plated knurled grip and brass top nut. ‘S’ type nickel plated guard. Housed in its original leather scabbard with nickel plated lower chape. Leather leg tabs and belt loop with the securing strap with press button snap. Double edged blade etched with Wilkinson Sword Co Ltd London makers mark and the reverse ‘THE F-S FIGHTING KNIFE’. Blade shows some wear with evidence of sharpening and shaping. Blade measures 16 ¼ cms, overall 31 ½ cms. Generally a good example of a desirable commando knife.
British Enfield 1856 Pattern Sword Bayonet, two piece black chequered grips, steel pommel and cross guard with muzzle ring. Yataghan blade with fuller, various acceptance stamps to the forte. Housed In its leather scabbard with steel mounts. Blade measures 57cms, overall 70 ½ cms. Some wear to the blade and surface pitting to the metal fittings.
British George V 1897 Pattern Infantry Officers Sword of the Royal Engineers, regulation pattern infantry officers sword with crowned cipher of George V to the guard, grip with the original wire binding. Housed in its leather covered field service scabbard. Polished blade etched with Royal Engineers details. Blade 83cms, overall 102cms.
WW1 German Model 98/05 Mauser Bayonet, untouched as found example with two piece wooden grips, steel pommel and cross guard. Housed in its steel scabbard with the original leather bayonet frog and cloth trodel (knot) attached. Swollen butcher pattern blade with fuller to the back edge. Blade by Deutsche Maschinenfabrik A.G. Duisburg. Spine of the blade with crown over W 15 and acceptance stamp. Blade 37cms, overall 52cms. Heavy surface pitting / rusting to the exterior fittings of the bayonet. Late Gordon Anderson collection
Imperial German Souvenir Bayonet, untouched example with two piece chequered grips, steel pommel and cross guard. Black painted steel scabbard with surface rusting. Knife blade with etched Iron Cross and ‘SOUVENIR OF SIEGBURG’. Remains of gilt finish. These items were often sold to soldiers in the occupying forces at the end of WW1. Blade 19 ¾ cms, overall 35cms.
Scarce Victorian Naval Officers Sword for Flag Rank, regulation straight polished blade by Robert Mole No.M2270 etched with crowned royal arms, fouled anchor and scrolling foliage, regulation brass hilt with folding side-guard, wire bound fish skin covered grip. bullion dress knot, in its leather scabbard with regulation brass mounts incorporating bands of fruiting oak. Blade 79cms. Good condition.
WW2 German Army Officers Dress Dagger with Hanging Straps and Portepee by Robert Klaas, Solingen, good example with yellow / orange celluloid grip. Eagle cross guard and top pommel with oak leaves relief. Housed in the original scabbard with two hanging rings. Attached to the grip is the original officers dagger portepee. Attached to the scabbard is a set of velvet backed brocade hanging straps with oakleaves relief decoration to the metal parts. Double edged blade with Robert Klaas, Solingen makers trademark to the base. Blade 25cms, overall 40cms.
British M1888 Lee Metford Mk1 Type 2 Bayonet, good example with the wooden grip having two brass securing rivets, oil hole just above the top rivet. Steel pommel stamped ‘522’. Steel cross guard with muzzle ring. Housed in its leather and steel mounted scabbard. Blade with crowned VR acceptance mark and other markings. Blade 30 ½ cms, overall 44 ½ cms.
WW2 German Luftwaffe Issue Combat Boot Knife, fine example of the combat boot knife issued to the German armed forces in WW2 with two piece wooden grips secured by three steel studs. Short steel cross guard and housed in its original blackened scabbard with boot / belt hook attachment. Fine partially double edged knife blade with stamped mark of an eagle with number ‘6’ which would indicate issued to the Luftwaffe Field Divisions or ground assault Paratroopers. Overall a very good example.
EIIR 1897 Pattern Royal Marines Officers Sword, regulation blade by Wilkinson No.83291 etched with crowned royal cipher, The Royal Marines with regimental device and scrolling foliage, regulation nickel guard with wire bound composition grip, in its leather covered field service scabbard. Blade 83cms. Good condition, some wear to plating inside guard.
1803 Pattern Infantry Officers Sword, regulation blade by J J Runkel Solingen etched with the pre-1801 royal arms, crowned GIIIR, martial trophies and devices, regulation brass gilt with crowned GR pierced and chiselled in guard, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fish skin covered grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Blade 81cms. Good condition, age worn overall, leather soft.
Georgian Naval Officers Sword, broad curved single edge blade cut with a broad single fuller and etched with crowned GR, pre-1801 royal arms, martial trophy and rococo ornaments, back edge etched J.J. Runkel Solingen, gilt brass stirrup hilt probably by Prosser (not signed) incorporating embossed lion mask to one langet (other langet incomplete), wire bound white fish skin covered grip, in its gilt brass mounted leather scabbard. Blade 61.5cms. Generally quite good condition, scabbard leather well replaced, hilt re-seated, some age wear overall.
Syrian Sword Shamshir, 19th Century, broad curved single edge blade cut with a single broad fuller, iron cross piece, horn grips inlaid with pewter stats and brass pins, silver pommel and grip sides, in its leather covered scabbard with engraved silver top mount and single hanging band (lower band missing). Blade 86cms. Quite good condition, well worn overall.
WW2 German Army Officers Dagger, having orange grip with the pommel having oakleaves relief. Cross guard in the form of a German army eagle. Attached to the grip is an officers bullion dagger knot / portepee. Housed in its polished scabbard with two hanging rings. Plain double edged unmaker marked blade which measures 24 ¾ cms, overall 39 ½ cms. Generally good example.
WW2 British Wilkinson Sword 2nd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes (F.S) Commando Knife, good example of a type with brass knurled grip. Unmarked oval cross guard with blued finish. Housed in its original leather scabbard with blackened brass lower chape. Complete with the leg tabs and belt loop with elasticated strap. Double edged blade etched with Wilkinson Sword London makers mark to one side and the other side etched with ‘THE F-S FIGHTING KNIFE’. Blade tip rounded but otherwise generally good condition. The blade measures 17cms, overall 31 ¾ cms.
WW2 German 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe Officers Dress Dagger with Portepee by Anton Wingen Jr, white celluloid grip with wire binding, pommel with swastika to centre of both sides, cross guard in form of eagle in flight. Attached to the grip is an original officers dress portepee / knot. Housed in its original scabbard with two hanging rings. Double edged blade with makers trade mark to the base. The blade measures 25cms, overall 42 ½ cms. Some staining to the blade and wear to the knot.
Copy of a French Napoleonic Period Imperial Guard Pattern Light Cavalry Troopers Sword, regulation curved single edge blade etched Mfure Nale De Klingenthal Coulaux freres Entreps, regulation brass stirrup hilt, brass wire bound leather covered grip, in its brass scabbard with a pair of open panels filled with black leather (slightly shrunk) , twin iron suspension rings and large iron chape. Blade 85cms. Good condition with age wear overall, some dents and dings to scabbard, a little insignificant active rust to tip of blade. Good quality copy of this early sword
Rare Third Reich Diplomatic Officials Dress Dagger by Alcoso, Solingen, untouched as found example of the rare Diplomatic service dress dagger, designed the same as the government officials dress dagger but the eagles head on the cross guard faces the opposite way to the pommel. Dagger with mother of pearl grips. Plating to the grip and eagle head pommel is worn revealing some of the brass base metal. Cross guard remains in generally good condition. Housed in the original scabbard with two hanging rings, the ring bands of oakleaves relief. Double edged plain blade with makers trademark to the reverse. The blade has some spotting and finger staining. Blade measures 25 ¾ cms, overall 39 ½ cms. The dagger is a good example overall of one of the rarest dress daggers of the Third Reich.
WW2 German K98 Combat Bayonet, with two piece bakelite grips, steel pommel with acceptance stamp to the reverse of the pommel. Housed in its steel scabbard stamped ‘5190’ and with leather bayonet frog attached. Blade with fuller to the back edge, good percentage of the blueing remaining to the blade. The blade is numbered ‘5455’ and reverse ‘41asw’. Blade 25cms, overall 40 ½ cms.
WW2 German Army Officers Dagger by Alcoso Solingen, the dagger is fitted with a black grip which is the type used on the so called 1st model railway dagger, but from our understanding these daggers were only made by Robert Klaas. This dagger is complete with the top pommel, eagle cross guard with pronounced central eagle, housed in its original scabbard with two hanging rings. Original officers dagger portepee / knot attached. Good full length double edged blade with Alcoso, Solingen makers trade mark to the base. Blade measures 25 ½ cms, overall 39 ½ cms.
Imperial German Model 1898 n.a 2nd Pattern Bayonet, having two piece wooden grips and steel pommel with acceptance stamps to the reverse, short pattern steel cross guard. Housed in its original all steel scabbard with bayonet frog stud. Pipe back blade with fuller to the back edge. Makers details for ‘C.SCHILLING SUHL’. Acceptance stamp and crown over ‘W 07’ to the spine of the blade. Generally good condition. The blade measures 52 ¼ cms, overall 68cms.
19th Century Dirk, copper based hilt with painted enamel decoration. Replaced polished top. Housed in gilt metal scabbard having floral decoration and two hanging rings. Reverse engraved ‘FIRMIN & SONS Manufacturers 153 Strand LONDON’. Double edged tapered blade with medial ridge. The blade 25 ¼ cms, overall 38cms. Tarnishing and wear to the exterior.
WW2 German Kriegsmarine Officers Dress Dagger by F W Holler Solingen, generally good example of a naval officers dagger with white celluloid grip having wire binding. Gilt brass eagle pommel top and cross guard with fouled anchor to central cartouche and press button release stud.. Housed in its deluxe hammered pattern scabbard with two hanging rings. Double edged polished blade with sailing ship etching. Makers trade mark to the base of the blade. The blade is in generally good condition with just light surface staining. Blade measures 25cms, overall 42 cms. Small section of the grip missing to the very top just under the pommel.
Third Reich Police Bayonet by Carl Eickhorn Solingen, standard model example with two piece stag horn grips. Eagle head pommel and cross guard with oakleaves relief. No Police emblem to the grip. Housed in the original leather and nickel plated mounted scabbard. The reverse of the cross guard is stamped ‘56’ and the top scabbard mount stamped ‘L.W.56’. Blade with fuller to the back edge. Makers trade mark to the base of the blade. Some wear to the blade and exterior fittings but generally still a good example.
Imperial German Model 1898 Bayonet, good untouched example with two piece wooden grips. Steel pommel and cross guard. Housed in its leather and steel mounted scabbard with leather bayonet frog attached. Pipe back blade with fuller to the back edge. Makers details of C G Haenel, Suhl to the base. Spine of the blade crowned acceptance stamp and date stamp ‘06’. Some wear to blade, scabbard leather dry and small split / hole. Blade 52cms, overall 67cms. Scabbard leather shrunk leaving gap between cross guard and top scabbard mount. Late Gordon Anderson collection
British 1907 Pattern Bayonet by Wilkinson, with two piece wooden grip with securing screws. Steel pommel with oil hole and cross guard with muzzle ring. Olive green paint finish to the metal fittings. Housed in the original leather and steel mounted scabbard with brown leather bayonet frog attached. Blade with fuller to the back edge. Various acceptance stamps and Wilkinson makers mark. Blade 43 ½ cms, overall 58cms.
British 1907 Pattern Bayonet by Sanderson, good example with two piece wooden grips. Steel pommel with oil hole and short cross guard with muzzle ring. Housed in brown leather scabbard with steel mounts. Complete with brown leather bayonet frog. Blade with fuller to the back edge, crowned GR mark and 1907 8 18 with ‘SANDERSON’ maker marked. Blade 43 ½ cms, overall 58cms; British 1907 pattern bayonet with two piece wooden grips, blackened steel pommel, cross guard and housed in its leather and blackened steel mounts. The blade with fuller to the back edge, acceptance stamps and ‘SANDERSON’ makers details. Blade 43cms, overall 57cms; British 1907 bayonet with two piece wooden grips. Housed in its leather and steel mounted scabbard. Blade with fuller to the back edge, worn issue stampings. Blade 43cms, overall 58 ½ cms. (3 items)
1796 Pattern Heavy Cavalry Troopers Sword, regulation blade with spear point stamped Hadley on back edge, crowned inspector’s stamp, regulation pierced iron guard with rear section officially removed, ribbed wooden grip (leather covering removed), in its iron scabbard with twin suspension rings. Blade 87.5cms. Basically good condition, blade edges and edge of guard all refinished, scabbard and hilt moderately rusted overall, acceptable black patina overall.
Third Reich Hitler Youth Transitional Dagger by Carl Eickhorn Solingen, two piece chequered grips with fixed enamel HJ diamond insignia to the centre of the grip. Some plating lifting to the pommel and cross guard. Housed in its original scabbard but the metalwork has been repainted blue grey. Leather belt loop with securing strap. Plain blade with the reverse having Carl Eickhorn makers mark and RZM M7/66 mark. Blade 12 ½ cms, overall 25cms.
Victorian 1845 Pattern Rifle Officers Sword, regulation blade by Mole No. M2473 etched with crowned royal cipher, strung bugle and foliage, regulation plated iron hilt with fixed side guard, wire bound fish skin covered grip, in its plated dress scabbard with two hanging rings. Blade 82cms. Good condition, plating worn overall.
British 3rd Pattern Commando Knife, good example with the one piece ringed grip with a number ‘2’ stamped on the pommel and number ‘4’ with broad arrow on the ferrule. Oval cross guard stamped ‘ENGLAND’. Housed in the original leather scabbard with brass lower chape and leg tabs. Complete with the belt frog which is stamped ‘ENGLAND’, elastic strap present but damaged. Good unmarked double edged blade with medial ridge. The blade measures 17cms, overall 32 ½ cms.
French Gladius Type Sidearm, large one piece ribbed brass hilt and cross guard. Housed in its brass mounted leather scabbard and fixed loop to the top fitting. Swollen double edged blade which measures 49 cms in length. Worn makers stamp to the base of the blade but with date 1832. Some wear but generally good overall condition.
British GVIR Naval Officers Sword, regulation blade by Wilkinson etched with crowned royal cipher and fouled anchor together with bands of fruiting oakleaves, regulation brass hilt with folding side guard, bullion dress knot, wire bound composition grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Blade 79.5cms. Good condition.
20th Century German Divers Knife by Siebe Gorman & Co, good example with turned handle with screw top pommel, brass cross guard. Housed in its weighted brass scabbard with leather belt loop. Double edged blade with medial ridge. Makers details to the blade. Some pitting to the top section of the blade but otherwise a good example.
WW1 German Pioneer Sawback Model 98/05 Mauser Bayonet, good example with two piece wooden grips, steel pommel and cross guard. Housed in its steel scabbard with leather bayonet frog. The reverse of the frog is heavily stamped with regimental and issue stamps. Swollen blade with sawback edge. Blade with maker details for Stahlbume Ferd Schleutermann Remscheid-Hasten. Spine of the blade stamped with crown over W 16 and acceptance stamp. Blade 37cms, overall 52cms.Late Gordon Anderson collection
Imperial German Model 1871 Bayonet, good example with brass grip and steel cross guard with muzzle ring. Reverse of cross guard stamped ‘E.M. 261’. Housed in its brass mounted leather scabbard. The top scabbard mount has regimental stampings including re-issue stamp for ‘E.J. IV.301’. The top mount is missing its throat fitting. Straight blade with fuller to the back edge. Maker details of Alex Coppel, Solingen. The blade measures 47cms, overall 63cms.
Third Reich Sturmabteilung (S.A) Dress Dagger by Malsch & Ambronn Steinbach, example with brown wooden grip having nickel silver eagle inserted and enamel SA device emblem. Polished nickel silver mounts with the lower guard being stamped with district mark ‘Sa’. Housed in its original but later RZM style scabbard. Blade with motto ‘Alles fur Deutschland’ and makers trade mark to the base. The blade has been polished but motto and makers trade mark still present and clear. Blade 21 ½ cms, overall 37 ½ cms.
Third Reich Fire Brigade Parade Bayonet, wit two piece chequered grips, plated pommel and ‘S’ type cross guard. Housed in its original scabbard with black leather bayonet frog attached. Polished plain blade with fuller to the back edge. No maker or distributor details. The blade measures 24 ½ cms, overall 40cms. Some plating lifting to the fittings.
Scottish N.C.O’s Basket Hilt Backsword Post 1912, plain regulation blade cut with a single fuller, etched Fenton Brothers Sheffield, Cutlers Established 1850, Silversmiths to H M Government, and with issue stamps for 1912, 1914 and 1925, regulation type brass basket hilt with wire bound fish skin covered grip, in its leather covered field service scabbard (suspension band missing). Blade 83cms. Good condition.
WW2 British 2nd Pattern ‘B2’ Fairbairn Sykes (F.S) Commando Knife, good example with brass grip, steel cross guard stamped with broad arrow, ‘B2’ and ‘ENGLAND’. Housed in its leather scabbard with brass lower chape. Complete with the leg tabs to the scabbard. Elasticated strap missing from the belt loop. Unmarked double edged blade with medial ridge. The blade measures 17 cms, overall 32 cms.
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