1940-1945 British/Canadian Army Sykes-Fairbairn Commando fighting knife
Entry/Object ID
2004.30.1a
Description
1940-1945 British/Canadian Army Sykes-Fairbairn Commando fighting knife. Blackened brass pommel, ribbed brass grip. Straight/backswept blackened brass crossguard. Blade is blackened steel, double-edged 16.9 cms. long (ground down from original length).
Made/Created
Date made
1940 - 1945
Notes
Date: 1940
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Transcription
Stamped into rear crossguard: "William Rodgers Cut-MyWay Sheffield England"
Accession number on upper side of hilt.
