United Kingdom. A Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife, 3Rd Type, C. 1943 certificate_of_authenticity Commission Relinquishing Document and Protection

Commission Relinquishing Document and Protection Certificate

scattered green oxidation evident on the obverse

the reverse with the crown cipher of Friedrich Wilhelm the 3rd directly above the inscription “Preußens tapfern kriegern (Prussia’s brave warriors) with “Gott war mit uns

The RCCC was founded on July 25

impressed (Major W

United Kingdom. A Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife, 3Rd Type, C. 1943 certificate_of_authenticity Commission Relinquishing Document and ProtectionGreat 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