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WW2 British 3rd Pattern Commando Fairbairn Sykes FS Fighting Knife With No.4 Mould & ’42 WD Arrow’ Mark & Scabbard. Sn 21381 - 21381
A very good 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 blackened finish and a 174mm blackened steel blade with medial ridge. The blade is sharp. The blackened finish is lightly rubbed consistent with age and service use. It has a number 4 mould mark on the ribbed 3rd pattern alloy handle and is stamped with ‘WD arrow below 42’ mark on the cross guard which is a known mark found on WW2 3rd pattern FS knives (see page 87 of Flook’s book). The dagger is complete with correct original leather scabbard in nice condition with external blackened 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. Sn 21381
£645.00

**MINT**Cased Limited Edition (No.673 of 2,500) Commemorative Fairbairn Sykes 2nd Pattern FS Fighting Knife 'The Invasion Of Italy' By Wilkinson Sword With Etched Blade From The WW2 Victory Collection By The American Historical Foundation. Sn 21380 - 21380
This superb 2nd pattern FS Commando dagger was issued by The American Historical Foundation to Commemorate the WW2 Invasion Of Italy. Only 2,500 daggers were produced for the Edition. The dagger is in pristine condition. It has a beautiful blued blade etched on one side with the Wilkinson Sword London name & crossed swords legend & decorative foliate panels and wording 'Strike Hard & Strike Home' together with the names of the war time American president ' Roosevelt' & British Prime Minister 'Churchill' (all illustrated). The ricasso is stamped with the weapons Edition number '673'.The reverse is etched 'In Honor Of The Invasion of Italy 14 May 1943, 2 May 1945' with battle honour roll within scrolling panels. The 2nd pattern knurled handle and plain cross guard retain all of their original finish. The dagger is contained in its original wooden case covered with red velour material. The case has a hinged lid and 2 brass clasp fasteners . The inside of the case is lined with red velour & white silk. It is contoured to snugly fit the dagger and the silk interior has the wording 'The World War II Victory Collection, The Invasion Of Italy Limited Edition Issued By The American Historical Foundation, Richmond Virginia' all in Gold. Price for this excellent commemorative piece includes UK delivery. Sn 21380
£675.00

**MINT**24 CT GOLD PLATED HILT**Cased 1981 Limited Edition (No. 1000 of 1000) Commemorative 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife 'SAS 40th Anniversary’ By Crown Swords Blade Etched ‘22nd SAS Regiment’ Certificate,Info Leaflet Original 1981 Sales receipts. - 21398
This is a near mint limited edition 3rd pattern FS Commando dagger manufactured by Crown Swords Berkshire to the same exacting standards of specification and detail as FS knives used during WW2 with the addition of an etched blade. These knives were manufactured in a production run of only 1000 blades in 1981 to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the formation of the Special Air Service in 1941. This particular cased knife was bought from Crown Swords in 1981 by a British Army Captain and it is accompanied by the original crown swords sales receipts, information documents and retail shipping packaging. The knife is in near mint condition. It has a beautiful blade etched on both sides. One side is etched with ‘Crown Swords’ manufacturer's name and legend together with para jump wings and imagery of troops parachuting from an aircraft. The reverse has scroll banners ‘22nd Special Air Service Regiment’ with SAS winged dagger ‘Who Dares Wins’ Regiment badge. The cross guard is stamped ‘SAS’ and with limited edition number ‘1000’ (of 1000). The 24ct gold plated 3rd pattern ribbed handle and cross guard retain all of their original finish. The dagger is contained in its original wooden case covered with black leatherette material. The case has a hinged lid the top of which has the SAS winged dagger badge. The case has 2 clasp fasteners. The inside of the case is lined with red felt & silk. It is contoured to snugly fit the dagger. The box contains the dagger’s limited edition authenticity certificates and registration card. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21398
£645.00

**MINT**UN-ISSUED**NEW TO COLLECTORS MARKET IN STORAGE SINCE 1960's / 70's**WW2 Early US M3 Fighting Knife Blade Manufacturer Marked Imperial (Knife Company Providence Rhode Island), M8 Scabbard With Integral Frog By BM Co (Beckwith Mfg Co) & Thigh Cord. - 21385:15
A near mint, un-issued, original WW2 early US M3 fighting knife and M8 scabbard with integral frog. This knife is one of several WW2 blades we recently acquired that are new to the market having been in storage wrapped in Newspaper since the 1960's & 70's when they originally came into the possession of a market trader. It has an undamaged 6 ¾” parkerised blade. The blade is crisply marked 'USM3 IMPERIAL' (early M3 knives had manufacturer and model designation stamped on the blades. Later variants have those markings on the cross guard as it was believed stamping the blades risked weakening the steel, see page 21 of The US M-3 Trench Knife of WW2 by Coniglio & Laden). The leather ringed handle is clean and un-damaged. It has a steel cross guard and pommel. The pommel is crisply stamped with the Frankford arsenal ignited grenade mark. The knife is complete with its original green plastic M8 scabbard with integral green webbing frog which has a single retaining strap and press stud fastener. The rear of the belt loop has an ink stamp unknown (illustrated). The throat mount of the scabbard is stamped 'USM8' & by the manufacturer 'BM Co' (Beckwith Manufacturing Company). The tip of the scabbard is fitted with original coiled leather thigh cord. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21385:15 (American Knives & Knife Bayonets Box)
£375.00

**NEW TO COLLECTORS MARKET IN STORAGE SINCE 1960's / 70's**WW2 Era Nazi German Eickhorn Solingen Kriegsmarine Officer’s Dagger With Etched & Blued Blade & Scabbard. Sn 21385:13 - 21385:13
An original, German Kriegsmarine Dagger & Scabbard. This dagger is one of several Nazi blades we recently acquired that are new to the market having been in storage wrapped in Newspaper since the 1960's & 70's when they originally came into the possession of a market trader. The dagger’s blade has crisp etched & blued on both sides with marine fouled Anchors together with scroll work panels. The blade has areas of light staining consistent with age. The ricasso is marked with the makers name and Squirrel Logo 'Original Eickhorn Solingen'. It has the distinctive Kriegsmarine 'Eagle’ Pommel, ornate cross guard with fouled anchor device, scabbard retaining button that works as it should and correct Ivory hue resin grip with wire binding which is tight and secure. The dagger is complete with original scabbard which is decorated with a 'hammered' and etched design. The scabbard has 2 hanging ring mounts with Oak leaf decoration. The mounts are fitted with original hanging rings. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21385:13
£625.00

**NEW TO COLLECTOR’S MARKET**WW2 Era Intermediate Production Nazi Hitler Youth 'HJ' Dagger With Etched Motto Blade RZM M7/37 (Robert Klaas Solingen) & E&F Horster Solingen Maker Marks, Scabbard & Belt With Which It Was Found HJ RZM 4/23 (Franke Co) Buckle - 21385:8 / 21385:9
An excellent, original Hitler-Jugend (HJ) Hitler Youth dagger with nickel plated pommel and cross guard in used as carried condition. This dagger & Belt set is one of several Nazi pieces we recently acquired that are new to the market having been in storage wrapped in Newspaper since the 1960's & 70's when they originally came into the possession of a market trader. The dagger has its original undamaged black chequered grips, one inset with the HJ red and white enamel HJ diamond with black and gold swastika. It has a 5 ½” long, broad single edged blade with the motto, "Blut und Ehre !" (Blood & Honour) etched on one side. The other side is manufacturer marked E&F Horster Solingen together with RZM M7/37 (Robert Klaas Solingen Nazi Wartime armoury code) which indicates that this is an intermediate production Nazi HJ dagger (early production had just the maker’s name, intermediate had maker’s name & RZM code, late production just RZM code). It is complete with original black metal scabbard with leather integral frog and retaining strap with press stud fastener. The black finish of the metal scabbard has rubbing consistent with service wear but no dents. The dagger comes with an original period black leather service belt with which the dagger was found. All leather and stitching are clean and intact. The 1 ¾” belt is 33” length and is adjustable from approx. 32” waist to 28” waist. There are no maker or date marks on the belt. The original 1 piece nickel plated steel Nazi HJ buckle is embossed with the stylised Eagle carrying a Swastika within diamond surrounded by roundel with Nazi HJ motto inscription "Blut und Ehre!" (Blood & Honour). The buckle is undamaged and retains much of its original nickel finish. The rear of the buckle has an RZM roundel mark ‘M4/23’ (Franke & Co). The rear prongs and bar are present and function as they should. The price for this excellent well marked & complete HJ set includes UK delivery. Sn 21385:8 / 21385:9
£975.00

**NEW TO COLLECTORS MARKET IN STORAGE SINCE 1960's / 70's**WW2 Era 1935 Pattern Nazi German Army / Heer Officer's Dagger By Tiger Solingen With Bullion Cord, Portepee & Scabbard With Hanger Straps. Sn 21385:6 - 21385:6
An excellent, original, Nazi German Army Officer's Dagger set. This dagger is one of several Nazi blades we recently acquired that are new to the market having been in storage wrapped in Newspaper since the 1960's & 70's when they originally came into the possession of a market trader. The blade is marked with the Tiger Solingen name & trademark. It has the correct distinctive 'Eagle with Swastika' design cross guard and grooved Orange / Brown hue 'phenol resin' grip with ornate Oak leaf decorated pommel. The Dagger has its original silver/ aluminium bullion cord and portepee (the cord has small light areas of service wear). Its original scabbard is decorated with a 'hammered' design and has 2 hanging ring mounts with Oak leaf decoration. The mounts are fitted with original hanging rings and bullion stitched hangers with Oak leaf decorated buckles, bar and sprung clips. The price for this excellent Heer set includes UK delivery. Sn 21385:6
£895.00

**RARE**French Foreign Legion Paratroopers Fighting Knife Converted From WW1 1916 Dated Remington U.S. Army Pattern 1913 Bayonet With Scabbard. Sn 21348 - 21348
A rare example of the French Foreign Legion fighting knife officially made after WW2 by converting a Pattern 1913 U.S. Army Remington bayonet. It was a stop gap issue to their Paratroopers before they were issued with the M3 fighting knife. The scabbard was suitably altered by the addition of a leather belt frog. Used as late as 1978 in Zaire these are very scarce knives. The bayonets slab wood grips with grooves are secured by the correct screw bolts. It’s sprung bayonet lug button works correctly. The shortened fullered, parkerised blade measures just under 7 ½” length (12 ¼” overall). The cross guard has correctly had its muzzle ring removed leaving a small finger guard. One side of the blade has 1913 (pattern) above Remington roundel and ’11 16’ date (November 1916). The shortened steel mounted leather scabbard has the correct added leather frog with belt loop & retaining strap with press stud fastener. The price for this rare fighting knife includes UK delivery. Sn 21348 (American knives & knife bayonets box)
£475.00

Victorian James Dixon & Sons Sheffield Bowie Knife With Stag Antler Hilt, German Silver Fittings & Scabbard. Sn 19277 - 19277
Founded in 1806 in Silver Street, Sheffield, James Dixon & Sons was one of the major British manufacturers in the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century (see page 198 of Tweedale’s Directory of Sheffield Cutlers 2nd Edition). This is an excellent Victorian era bowie by James Dixon & Sons. The 14” long, bowie has a solid curved stag antler hilt with German Silver pommel cap. It has a German Silver finger guard and 9 ¼” single edged, steel bowie blade. One side the blade is marked by the maker ‘James Dixon & Sons Sheffield’. The blade has areas of light staining consistent with age. Its original open top leather scabbard has a rear belt loop, German silver throat mount and chape. All leather & stitching of the scabbard are intact. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 19277.
£645.00

FS COMMANDO DAGGER CONNECTIONS Victorian Era Marshall Glasgow Scotland Bowie Knife With Stag Horn Scales & Original Leather Sheath. 14522 - 14522
A nice Victorian era Scottish Bowie & Scabbard. It has lovely stag horn scales secured by brass pins & German Silver cross guard. It has an 8” single edged, steel bowie blade, marked ‘Marshall Glasgow’ (most likely J&I Marshall, Glasgow, Scotland, a firm of Cutlers dating back to 1888 who went on to make FS commando fighting knives bearing their name during WW2. FS knives bearing Marshall’s name are extremely rare and sought after). The bowie measures 12 ¼” overall length. Its original brown leather sheath has an integral belt loop and stitched seam. The leather of the sheath is intact but has surface scuffs consistent with age and use. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 14522.
£545.00
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