A Second War Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife; Named Archive 1917 to June 14

1917 to June 14

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A Second War Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife; Named Archive 1917 to June 14Fine polished steel blade, magnetic, measuring 173 mm in length, obverse ricasso maker marked "WILKINSON SWORD CO. LTD. LONDON", reverse ricasso is unmarked, with semi sharp edges and a very sharp tip, exhibiting scattered surface wear and minor scratches from regular usage. Solid metal crossguard, magnetic, with ribbed grip on the bronze handle, domed "skull cracker" pommel, measuring 290 mm in length overall, surface rust present on the crossguard,