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 -- before you -- when

-- before you -- when you got out

often called a "Coffee Can Hat"

The Division was stationed in Denmark until it was sent to Italy in September 1943

stainless steel

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

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 -- before you -- whenOriginal 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