Original WWII French Resistance "Nail Head" British made Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife with Scabbard Japanese Ordnance He also served most of

He also served most of the war and according to my mother was always proud of his service to the North during the Civil War

The crossguard has an open winged eagle which looks to the viewer's left

through the disastrous winter that followed

WWII 82nd Airborne Divison:

Original WWII French Resistance "Nail Head" British made Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife with Scabbard Japanese Ordnance He also served most ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. The British WWII Fairbairn Sykes "Commando" Dagger or Fighting knife is an iconic design, used all over the world. It inspired the U. S. Marine "Raider" stiletto knives, and countless others. After WWII France officially adopted the pattern as well, and there are many examples out there. However, even before V E day, these knives were in the hands of the French Resistance, as they were supplied all steel knives from