An original WWII Second World War 2nd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes made commando fighting dagger. Usual form, with chequered grip, leading to a double edged blade. Housed within its original leather scabbard with brass tip. Once the property of one Eric E. Richards - a sapper with 4th Parachute Regiment, 2&3 Troop Royal Engineers who was present at Operation Market Garden. Supplied with a photograph and information sheet detailing Richards and his history. From an ex-museum display. Measures approx; 33cm long. (NB: the card displaying Richard's history makes note of a helmet which is NOT included within this lot)
An original WWII Second World War 2nd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes made commando fighting dagger. Usual form, with chequered grip, leading to a double edged blade. Housed within its original leather scabbard with brass tip. Once the property of one Eric E. Richards - a sapper with 4th Parachute Regiment, 2&3 Troop Royal Engineers who was present at Operation Market Garden. Supplied with a photograph and information sheet detailing Richards and his history. From an ex-museum display. Measures approx; 33cm long. (NB: the card displaying Richard's history makes note of a helmet which is NOT included within this lot)
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