United Kingdom. A Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife, 3Rd Type, C. 1943 Auction Archive The inside comes complete with

The inside comes complete with its original wide leather sweatband

the obverse with a circular raised border of oak leaves on the obverse with a raised mobile swastika in the center

in order to be a Tailor

Constructed of light grey machine embroidery in the shape of a typical Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika

inscribed "11-IX-73" over "11-IX-83" with a broken link chain on either side and surmounted by a star on the centrepiece

United Kingdom. A Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife, 3Rd Type, C. 1943 Auction Archive The inside comes complete 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