Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife, 1st pattern 1941, used by Corporal F Peacey, No 2 Army Commando
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Accession Number
NAM.1999-10-35-1
Description
Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife, 1st pattern 1941. Used by Cpl F Peacey, No 2 Commando, during World War Two (1939-1945) Ricasso larger than normal, to allow for the extra 'E' in the inscription, etched with the maker’s name, Wilkinson Sword Company Limited.
Campaigns
World War Two (1939-1945)