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£ 695 Knives
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Knives

ad ref. GS436A554
Cheshire, North WestUpdated 9 years ago
Details
CategoryBlades
SubcategoryKnives
ConditionUsed
Sale typeTrade
Your reference8865:27
Recommended UsageCollection item
Description

MINT, Original, S.O.E & S.A.S, WW2 B2 Type 2nd Pattern 'Sterile' Fairbairn Sykes FS Commando Fighting Knife & Scabbard. Sn 8865:27

2nd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes 'FS' Fighting Knives were introduced in 1941. 'Sterile' FS daggers with no markings to identify the Unit or Nationality of the carrier, if captured, were issued to covert operations units of the Special Operations Executive (SOE) and Special Air Service (SAS) operating behind enemy lines. This is an excellent condition WW2 B2 Type, 2nd pattern, FS dagger and scabbard. The dagger is in near mint condition with knurled handle, cross guard, and blade all blackened with no marks of any kind for issue to Covert Ops teams(See page 99 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives By Flook). It's original scabbard with blackened brass chape and belt loop has had it's sew on tabs contemporaneously removed. The scabbard has it's original elasticated retaining strap. All stitching and leather are intact. Price for this mint 'sterile' FS dagger as issued to SAS and SOE personnel includes UK delivery. Sn 8865:27

£695

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