Cased Limited Edition (No.673 of 2,500) Commemorative Fairbairn Sykes 2nd Pattern FS Fighting Knife \'The Invasion Of Italy\' By Wilkinson Sword With Etched Blade From The WW2 Victory Collection By The American Historical Foundation. Sn 21380 Knives

Cased Limited Edition (No.673 of 2,500) Commemorative Fairbairn Sykes 2nd Pattern FS Fighting Knife 'The Invasion Of Italy' By Wilkinson Sword With Etched Blade From The WW2 Victory Collection By The American Historical Foundation. Sn 21380 - 21380

This superb 2nd pattern FS Commando dagger was issued by The American Historical Foundation to Commemorate the WW2 Invasion Of Italy. Only 2,500 daggers were produced for the Edition. The dagger is in pristine condition. It has a beautiful blued blade etched on one side with the Wilkinson Sword London name & crossed swords legend & decorative foliate panels and wording 'Strike Hard & Strike Home' together with the names of the war time American president ' Roosevelt' & British Prime Minister 'Churchill' (all illustrated). The ricasso is stamped with the weapons Edition number '673'.The reverse is etched 'In Honor Of The Invasion of Italy 14 May 1943, 2 May 1945' with battle honour roll within scrolling panels. The 2nd pattern knurled handle and plain cross guard retain all of their original finish. The dagger is contained in its original wooden case covered with red velour material. The case has a hinged lid and 2 brass clasp fasteners . The inside of the case is lined with red velour & white silk. It is contoured to snugly fit the dagger and the silk interior has the wording 'The World War II Victory Collection, The Invasion Of Italy Limited Edition Issued By The American Historical Foundation, Richmond Virginia' all in Gold. Price for this excellent commemorative piece includes UK delivery. Sn 21380

£675.00