2nd Pattern, British Officer's, Nickel Plated, Fairbairn Sykes FS Fighting Knife Other blades

RARE, Original WW2, 2nd Pattern, British Officer's, Nickel Plated, Fairbairn Sykes FS Fighting Knife With WD ‘Arrow 56’ Mark & WD ‘56’ Marked Scabbard. Sn 12051 - 12051

2nd Pattern 'FS' Fighting Knives were introduced in 1941. This is a rare example of the WW2, 2nd Pattern, Officer's fighting knife. It has a knurled nickel plated handle and cross guard. The cross guard is stamped with WD ‘Arrow 56’ mark (see pages 55 and 58 and plate 122 of British & Commonwealth Military knives By Flook). The dagger is complete with original scabbard with nickel plated chape. The scabbard has had its 4 sew on tabs removed and its single elastic retaining strap is absent. Unusually the scabbard is also impressed with WD arrow and ‘56’, a combination which has not been seen before by Flook (illustrated inset in image 2). All leather and stitching are intact. Price includes UK delivery. Sn 12051
£795.00