Original British WWII Early Import-Marked 3rd Pattern Broad Arrow Marked Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife with Period Cut-Down Scabbard for Leg Wear One-of-a-Kind From 1961 to 1963

From 1961 to 1963

with a correct WWII Westinghouse liner

often called a "Coffee Can Hat"

was engaged with that Regiment in the operations under General French round Colesberg

Truly the greatest periscope we’ve ever offered

Original British WWII Early Import-Marked 3rd Pattern Broad Arrow Marked Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife with Period Cut-Down Scabbard for Leg Wear One-of-a-Kind From 1961 to 1963Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of an early "Third Pattern" British Fairbairn Sykes commando dagger, with a brass alloy handle and original scabbard that was cut down during the period with very long leather thongs added for attachment to the leg. The tongue is completely absent. The knives varied somewhat in size, and this example measures 11 1 8", with a 6 3 8 blade. The condition of the knife is rough, still with