Original British WWII Tremendous Private Purchase Second Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Dagger Fighting Knife with Blued Blade & Sheath by J. Clarke & Son of Sheffield - Dated 1942 German SS The grip of the hilt

The grip of the hilt is the most recognizable part of the sword

”The Poster was issued by the "Parole der Woche

and is of the OOMARU (large turnback) type

who as a captain in the Imperial Garde de Corps would have served at the Battle of Brienne

though despite the existence of a narrow channel through the beach obstacles the ramps and mines there accounted for the loss 22 LCVP's

Original British WWII Tremendous Private Purchase Second Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Dagger Fighting Knife with Blued Blade & Sheath by J. Clarke & Son of Sheffield - Dated 1942 German SS The grip of the hiltOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is one of the rarest most sought after versions of the Fairbairn Sykes fighting knives. This tremendous private purchase example was manufactured by J. Clarke & Son of Sheffield in 1942, and has a gorgeous blued blade. This example is also free of the England import markings, rare to see. The knife comes with a correct leather belt sheath, which retains the tongue & elastic band. Condition of the knife is very