An Officers WWI ‘W.L. & Co – Private Purchase ‘Shikar Knife’ and Leather Sheath. Bayonet

A WWI private purchase ‘Shikar’ hunting/fighting knife, the ricasso has the manufacturer’s stamp ‘W.L. & Co’. The handle is a polished black horn with steel rivets above a brass cross guard. The cheek of the blade is stamped ‘Shikar Knife’. The associated leather scabbard has a rear belt loop held on by 2 studs. The blade length is 17cm, with the overall length being 27cm. The blade is showing signs of age related wear, but this doesn’t detract from the knifes originality. The price includes U.K. delivery. 18823.