WW2 Fairbairn-Sykes Type-2 Commando Knife

WW2 Fairbairn-Sykes Type-2 Commando Knife in leather sheath
the 16.5cm blade by Wilkinson, etched 'Wilkinson Sword LTD / London / The F-S Fighting Knife', with oval cross-guard and chequered grip with top-nut, overall length 29cm, the brown leather sheath with brass mounts to the tip

Condition Report

In generally good order, with some signs of wear and scratching around the hilt and the pommel nut from general use. Blade in good condition with no dents or scratches. The original owner removed the frog from the sheath after WW2, one patch of wear to the original brown leather. Please see additional images.

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