Original British WWII Second Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Dagger Fighting Knife with Sheath - Likely Used by American GI Discount The reverse ricasso is maker

The reverse ricasso is maker marked A

and the only example by this rare maker

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arrived on 20 October in the transport area off Leyte where she put her troops ashore in the first waves

Original British WWII Second Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Dagger Fighting Knife with Sheath - Likely Used by American GI Discount The reverse ricasso is makerOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a really great example of a Fairbairn Sykes style fighting knife with a great sheath. The leather sheath of this F S dagger is a much thicker American made private purchase example, which we believe makes this an example used by an American soldier overseas during World War II. These knives were very popular among American GIs. Featuring a brass handle, blackened blade, Broad Arrow B2 stamped pommel also