Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife with Scabbard French Edged Weapons Designed to be attached in

Designed to be attached in a special pocket and buckle on the side of the leather holster these are invariably missing

This Colt Navy revolver dates from the first year of production and is still in tight excellent working condition and retains all matching numbers

Solomon Islands

After serving in North Africa he took part in the D-Day landing on Omaha beach

Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife with Scabbard French Edged Weapons Designed to be attached inOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a great example of a scarce WWII Issue OSS Smatchet, or Heavy fighting knife. These measure 16. 5 inches (42 cm) in overall length, with a heavy 11 inch blade. It was designed by William E. Fairbairn during World War II, who also helped design the Sykes Fairbairn commando dagger. According to Fairbairn, the Smatchet was an ideal close combat weapon for those not armed with a rifle and bayonet: The