Post 1950 British RAF/ Special Forces 1st Pattern Type D Survival Knife By Wilkinson Sword With RAF Stores Code Marked Parkerised Blade, Cord Lashed Hilt For Grip & Scabbard. Sn 21314 Other Blade

Post 1950 British RAF/ Special Forces 1st Pattern Type D Survival Knife By Wilkinson Sword With RAF Stores Code Marked Parkerised Blade, Cord Lashed Hilt For Grip & Scabbard. Sn 21314 - 21314

The Type D Survival knife was introduced into Service in the 1950's. The knives were made by a number of manufacturers. The knives were issued to all branches of the British Military. The blades of knives were marked with designations to identify which service they were issued to. Codes beginning 27C were issued to the RAF (see pages 101 & 102 and plate 232 of Flook's book 'British & Commonwealth Fighting Knives'). This is an excellent original 1st pattern British RAF/ Special Forces Type D Survival Knife By Wilkinson Sword With RAF Stores Code Marked Blade & Sheath. This heavy duty survival knife has a 7 ¼” single edged parkerised steel broad blade. The blade is crisply marked on one side with the RAF stores code '27C/2360' and War Dept arrow. The other side is crisply stamped with the manufacturer's name and trade mark. It measures 12 ½” overall and has the correct plain wood grips contoured for grip. The scales are secured by 2 large screws. The pommel end is holed for wrist cord. The hilt is period lashed with cord for grip The knife is complete with original leather scabbard with single retaining strap and sprung stud fastener. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21314 (FS box)

£245.00