22nd Mar, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Militaria & Ethnographica
207
A Rare Second World War RAF Servicing Commando Fighting Knife by W & S Butcher of Sheffield, the 15cm clip-point steel blade stamped with broad arrow, dated 1943 and with maker's name at the ricasso, one side of the stacked leather washers grip stamped 575586, the opposing side with inspector's mark of 8 over a broad arrow, with stag horn pommel and leather scabbard, 28cm
Sold for £650
Estimated at £400 - £500
Scabbard with some loss of stitching at the tip.
Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 22nd Mar, 2023
The sale will offer a good Private Collection of 19th Century Pistols, including fine pair of 19th Century 28 Bore Percussion Saw Handled Duelling/Target Pistols by Edward London and a U.S. Colt Model 1851 Navy Six Shooter. They are joined by interesting medal groups, including a Second World War Group awarded to Sergeant George Nattrass, a survivor of the Battle of Arnhem, which are sold alongside a published account of his experiences in the Battle (READ MORE). Further highlights include an Edwardian Officer's Dress Sporran to the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders and a good selection of edged weapons from Private Collections.
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Tuesday 21st March 10am-5pm and the morning of the sale from 8am
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