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**RARE**WW2 British WD, W&SB (W&S Butcher), Sheffield, RAF Servicing Commando Fighting Knife With Bone Pommel & Scabbard. Sn 23581 - 23581
These knives were an issue item to members of the RAF Servicing Commando which was formed in 1942. Primarily their work was to service aircraft on front line airfields. There were 14 separate units and saw service in North Africa, Italy, Sicily, France & The Far East (see page 231 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives by Flook & pages 37 to 38 of British & Commonwealth Military Knives by the same author. In this book the author states that the knives were issued with compressed leather handles which had bone or stag horn pommels and examples with stag horn or bone hilts have been noted. In his book page 38, plate 74, a contemporary photograph of a member of The RAF Servicing Commando in action in Normandy servicing an aircraft at a front line airfield is illustrated. His knife is clearly shown worn on his belt. Our variant has excellent undamaged compressed leather rings and red spacers on the hilt. It has a small brass finger guard and correct polished bone pommel secured by a screw bolt. It has a 156mm single edged drop point blade which has just light staining. The ricasso is marked by the maker ‘W&SB’’ (W&S Butcher), Sheffield’ ( a known maker of these knives) below WD arrow and 1943 date. The knife has its clean undamaged and correct tan leather scabbard with belt loop and retaining strap with press stud fastener. The leather is impressed ‘Made In Sheffield Eng’. The price for this rare knife includes UK delivery. Sn 23581
£875.00

**ONE OF THE RAREST**WW2 British 2nd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes FS Commando Fighting Knife By Wilkinson Retailed By J & I Marshall Glasgow Scotland With Etched Panel And Hand Drawn Blade Complete With Scabbard. Sn 23579 - 23579
2nd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes 'FS' Fighting Knives were introduced in 1941. This is a great example of one of the rarest variants of the WW2, 2nd Pattern, Fairbairn Sykes Commando fighting knife with brass grip retailed by J&I Marshall Glasgow Scotland, a firm of Cutlery retailers dating back to 1888. J&I Marshall ran the Company during WW2. Post War Marshall knives are marked ‘Marshall Cutlers Ltd’. Marshall’s Company was wound up in 1992 (see page 111 of Ron Flook’s book ‘The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives’ which illustrates WW2 J&I etching plates held by Wilkinson and describes the type of etching found on this example as being reminiscent of Wilkinson’s work supporting the fact that these knives were made by Wilkinson. This fine WW2 example, one of the rarest variants has a knurled brass grip and correct WW2 era crisp etched panel at the ricasso ‘J&I Marshall Glasgow’ (illustrated). The clean hand drawn blade with medial ridge measures 170mm. It is complete with original leather scabbard with blackened brass chape and single belt loop. Its original elasticated retaining strap is present and as is common its 4 sewn on tabs have been period removed. A quality very rare FS knife with etched panel. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23579
£2,675.00

WW2 British 3rd Pattern Commando Fairbairn Sykes FS Fighting Knife With No.2 Mould Mark & Scabbard. ED 902 - ED 902
An excellent original WW2 3rd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife. The 3rd pattern knife was introduced in 1942 (see Chapter 8 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives By Flook). This example has an undamaged ribbed alloy handle which retains its original blackened finish and a 166mm blued steel blade with medial ridge. The blade is sharp. It has a number 2 mould mark on the ribbed 3rd pattern alloy hilt (a known mark found on these knives). The dagger is complete with correct original leather scabbard. It has an external brass chape and belt loop. The scabbard retains its elastic retaining strap and as is common its original 4 sewn on leather tabs have been cut back in the period. The price includes UK delivery. ED 902
£395.00

Victorian Christopher Johnson & Co Western Works Sheffield Hand Forged Saw Back Bowie Belt Hunting Dagger With Solid Stag Antler Hilt Brass Fittings & Later Bespoke Quality Made Open Top Leather Scabbard. ED 898 - ED 898
Christopher Johnson, who was born in Sheffield in about 1809, started his cutlery business in 1836 in Howard Street. The original partnership was apparently Christopher and Henry Johnson, which was listed in a directory (1837) as C. & H. Johnson, successor to Ward & Co, Howard Street (Broomhead & Ward). Later Marshall and Hibbert took over the business. In 1881, Marshall told the Census that the firm employed 167 workers (114 men, 14 boys, 30 women, and 9 girls). Hibbert’s calculation was ‘about 200’. In the late 19th century, the company operated at Western Works and Western Steel Works in Portobello, with a London agent in Victoria Street, London. In 1955, the company was bought by the famous Sheffield cutler Wostenholm. This is a nice late Victorian era English hunting Bowie belt dagger by Johnson Western Works Sheffield. It has undamaged curved solid Stag antler hilt secured ribbed brass ferrule and oval brass finger guard ball finials. It has a 6 ¼” single edged, spear point steel blade with medial ridge and measures 12 ¼” overall. The spine of the blade is 3mm thick & has a serrated bone cutting / file serrated section. The blade is just under 1 ¼” broad at its widest & has just light staining consistent with age & no damage to the cutting edge. One side of the blade is crisply signed ‘Johnnson Western Works Sheffield’ together with Flag ‘C.J’ on pole trademark. The reverse is marked ‘Hand Forged’. Its later bespoke quality made brown leather open top scabbard has rear belt loop and tooled decoration to the front. All leather & stitching of the scabbard are clean & intact. The price includes UK delivery. ED 898 (Bowies box)
£375.00

SOLD SOLD (07/08) WW2 1st Pattern, Wilkinson, Fairbairn- Sykes FS Commando Fighting Knife With Double Etched Panels, Hilt With Period Applied Initials ‘EEP’ & 1st Pattern Scabbard. ED 897 - ED 897
The 1st Pattern FS fighting knife was introduced in 1940 and produced by Wilkinson Sword (see page 63 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives By Flook). This is an excellent original WW2 1st pattern, FS dagger with original 1st pattern scabbard. The hilt is brass with original nickel finish & knurled grip with correct 2” oval wave cross guard. The hilt near to the pommel has period stamped initials that look like ‘EEP’, most likely the initials of the WW2 Commando issued with this knife. The ricasso is crisply marked with etched and blued panels, 'Wilkinson Sword London' & the reverse 'The FS Fighting Knife'. Its clean, double edged dagger blade with medial ridge measures 170mm in length (blade lengths of these FS knives vary as they were hand ground). It is complete with original 1st Pattern leather scabbard with nickel plated brass chape and integral belt loop. It retains its original retaining strap with correct ‘Newey’ press stud fastener. The price for this very rare 1st Pattern FS fighting knife & scabbard includes UK delivery. ED 897
£0.00

**RARE**ORIGINAL**1st Pattern WW2 Nazi German Luftwaffe Officer's Dagger With Heavy Nickel Plated Fittings By Gebr Heller Marienthal With Luftwaffe Inspection Mark, Number ‘16’ & Scabbard With Hanging Chains And Clasp. Sn 23183 - 23183
The Luftwaffe came into existence in 1935. Luftwaffe Officers were authorised to wear the 1934 Pattern 'Fliegerdolch' flier's dagger (see page 124 of Daggers Swords & bayonets Of The Third Reich By Stephens). This is an excellent 1st pattern WW2 Luftwaffe Officers dagger with correct heavy nickel plated fittings, scabbard and chains. The dagger has dark blue leather grips with all binding wires present and tight. It has the correct Swastika pommel and stylised winged cross guard also with Swastika. The Swastikas retain traces of their original gilt finish. It has an undamaged 12" dagger blade with remnants of its original Luftwaffe blue leather hilt washer. The blade is clean. The blade is marked by the manufacturer Gebr Heller with address, trade mark and correct Luftwaffe stylised Eagle inspection mark & number ‘16’ (all illustrated). Its original steel scabbard covered with dark blue leather with nickel plated chape and locket is in similar excellent condition. The scabbard is fitted with original hanging chains and sprung clasp. The price for this rare Luftwaffe piece includes UK delivery. Sn 23183 (German daggers box)
£895.00

**RARE**ORIGINAL**1920’s -1940’s WW2 Era Bulgarian Axis Forces Army Officer’s Dagger With Etched Blade ‘Duty & Honour’ Scabbard & Hangers. Sn 23188 - 23188
The history of Bulgaria during World War II encompasses an initial period of neutrality until 1 March 1941, a period of alliance with the Axis powers until 8 September 1944, and a period of alignment with the Allies in the final year of the war. With German consent, Bulgarian military forces occupied parts of the Kingdoms of Greece and Yugoslavia. Bulgarian edged weapons were influenced by those made for Russian & Nazi German forces. This is an excellent, original, WW2 Era Bulgarian Axis Forces Army Officer’s Dagger. The blade is clean with no visible maker marks and is etched on one side with Bulgarian script ‘Duty & Honour’. It has the correct grooved Orange / Brown hue 'phenol resin grip with crown form pommel. The cross guard has the Bulgarian crowned Lion coat of arms on one side & the reverse bears the cross and crossed swords shaped badge with the Cyrillic inscription ‘Bravery’, referencing the Bulgarian Order of Bravery. The cross guard has ‘Lion’s Head’ finials. The black metal scabbard with nickel plated brass hanging ring mounts and brass hanging rings is undamaged and mounted on one side with brass Lion’s head device. The scabbard is fitted with original leather hanger straps with white metal buckles, sprung clips and hanger bar. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23188 (German daggers box)
£895.00

**LARGE**Post 1952 John Nowill & Sons Ltd Sheffield Scottish Highland Regiments German Silver Mounted Dirk With Queens Crown Pommel Cap & Scabbard With Patent Leather Belt Hanger. Sn 23484:124 - 23484:124
This is an excellent, large, Scottish Highland Regiments Dirk. The impressive dirk has an 11 ¾” spear point blade. The blade is just under 1 ¼” broad at its widest and the spine is 3mm thick at its widest and has a decorative scalloped section on the spine. The dirk measures 17 ¼” overall. One side of the blade is nicely signed by the maker ‘John Nowill & Sons Ltd Sheffield Est AD 1700’ and has their crossed keys and ‘*D’ trademarks. It has a bulbous hand carved woven effect Oak handle decorated with brass studs, large ornate German silver ferrule and Pommel cap with embossed Queens Crown. The leather covered wood scabbard is excellent and undamaged. The German silver scabbard mounts bear embossed Scottish Thistle badges. The rear of the throat mount has a fixed belt hanger/ frog bar which is mounted with a patent leather belt hanger with metal buckle. The price for this superb piece includes UK delivery. Sn 23484:124 (in FS box)
£395.00

Late Victorian Era, English Form Spear Point Bowie Knife With German Silver Fittings & Scabbard. Sn 23571 - 23571
This is an attractive late Victorian era spear point Bowie Knife. It measures 9 ¼” overall with a 5” spear point bowie blade which is sharp and has just light staining consistent with age. There are no maker marks on this Bowie. The excellent solid ivory hue composite grip is undamaged. The hilt has foliate panels. The cross guard and ferrule are German Silver. The dagger is complete with brown leather open top scabbard with belt loop. All leather and stitching of the scabbard are intact. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23571 (Bowies box)
£375.00

Late Victorian / Edwardian Era English J. Retlaw & Co (Aka Walter) Sheffield Bowie Knife With Solid Stag Antler Hilt, Brass Fittings & Later Bespoke Made Leather Scabbard. Sn 23479 - 23479
We cannot find the cutler J. Retlaw & Co in our books, however, internet resources indicate J. Retlaw & Co was a historic Sheffield manufacturer, most well-known during the late-19th and early-20th centuries for producing high-quality hunting, campaign, and stag-handled sheath knives. The name "Retlaw" is actually the surname "Walter" spelled backwards (period cutlers often attempted to boost sales by re-naming their knife brands). Because the company produced highly specialized or custom tools, information about the cutler's overarching corporate history is relatively scarce. However, historical auction and ethnographic collections (such as items held by the Pitt Rivers Museum) indicate their products were in circulation C1910). Today, vintage pieces by J. Retlaw & Co, particularly their stag-handled knives are considered highly collectible. This is a nice original Bowie signed J. Retlaw & Co Sheffield. It has undamaged solid stag antler hilt. The hilt has a solid brass finger guard and pommel cap. It has a 7” long single edged, clean steel bowie blade, signed on one side ‘J. Retlaw & Co Sheffield’. The spine is 2mm thick and the blade is just over 1 ½” broad at its widest. The Bowie measures just over 12 ¼” overall length. Its later bespoke made brown leather scabbard has belt loop and retaining strap with press stud fastener. All leather & stitching are clean & intact. The price for this Bowie worthy of further research regarding the maker includes UK delivery. Sn 23479 (in Bowies box)
£275.00
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