United Kingdom. A Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife, 3Rd Type, C. 1943 Auction Archive Lt Col Anderson

Lt Col Anderson

Constructed of light grey machine embroidery in the shape of a typical Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika

scattered silvering wear evident on the Armed Forces awards

It's believed the ship absorbed as many as eight hits in all

United Kingdom. A Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife, 3Rd Type, C. 1943 Auction Archive Lt Col AndersonGreat Britain Exported to North America. Steel blade, magnetic, measuring 175 mm in length, with very sharp edges and a very sharp tip, exhibiting scattered surface wear and minor scratches from regular usage. Solid metal crossguard, with ribbed grip on the bronze handle, mould marked "4" on the handle near the domed "skull cracker" pommel, measuring 297 mm in length overall, very fine. Accompanied by its supple leather scabbard, with a blackened