A Second War Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife; Named certificate_of_authenticity Acquired with document of appointment

Acquired with document of appointment

as he had died from "Natural Causes" (Heart Disease) on December 15

along with light contact and pitting in the blue enamels on its reverse

DECORATION

A Second War Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife; Named certificate_of_authenticity Acquired with document of appointmentFine polished steel blade, magnetic, measuring 173 mm in length, obverse ricasso maker marked "WILKINSON SWORD CO. LTD. LONDON", reverse ricasso is unmarked, with semi sharp edges and a very sharp tip, exhibiting scattered surface wear and minor scratches from regular usage. Solid metal crossguard, magnetic, with ribbed grip on the bronze handle, domed "skull cracker" pommel, measuring 290 mm in length overall, surface rust present on the crossguard,