United Kingdom. A Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife, 3Rd Type, C. 1943 Auction Archive retaining nut marked “Deutscher Offizier

retaining nut marked “Deutscher Offizier Verein 800”

Constructed of light grey machine embroidery in the shape of a typical Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika

Lt Col Anderson

inscribed "11-IX-73" over "11-IX-83" with a broken link chain on either side and surmounted by a star on the centrepiece

It's believed the ship absorbed as many as eight hits in all

United Kingdom. A Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife, 3Rd Type, C. 1943 Auction Archive retaining nut marked “Deutscher OffizierGreat 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