Lot
2283
Lot 2283
WW2 British 1st Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Commando knife with ...
Hammer
£3,200
WW2 British 1st Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Commando knife with provenance to Pte David Davis ex No 12 and No 4 Commando. New to the market. Double edged blade 171mm in length. Etched panels with "The F-S Knife" and "Wilkinson Swords Co Ltd London". Blade is in very good condition. Overall length 300mm. Scabbard is the correct first pattern style with retaining strap with working press stud fastner. Both tabs to the scabbard have been very carefully period removed. Correct nickle plated chape. Also including is the lot are one of his original 12 Commando shoulder titles, a single Combined Operations formation sign, Commando Association tie, blazer badge and medallion togther with a letter of condolence from the association on his deather in 1985. Plus two photos, both with captions to the reverse. Background detail: Pte Davis was on the Lofoten Islands Raid. He was invalided out of the Commandos prior to D Day. When asked by his family if he had used the knife his reply was "We were Commandos...".
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Very good overall original condition.
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