United Kingdom. A Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife, 3Rd Type, C. 1943 Archive illustrating a two-headed eagle with

illustrating a two-headed eagle with a sword passing through its talons

at the PHOTOGRAPHIC INSTITUTE

catch missing otherwise in very fine condition

All silver issued

it fought on the Western Front for the remainder of the war

United Kingdom. A Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife, 3Rd Type, C. 1943 Archive illustrating a two-headed eagle withGreat Britain Exported to North America. Steel blade, magnetic, measuring 175 mm in length, with very sharp edges and a very sharp tip, exhibiting scattered surface wear and minor scratches from regular usage. Solid metal crossguard, with ribbed grip on the bronze handle, mould marked "4" on the handle near the domed "skull cracker" pommel, measuring 297 mm in length overall, very fine. Accompanied by its supple leather scabbard, with a blackened