Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife French Pistols the brim is lined with

the brim is lined with navy blue

It also has THE MOST PERFECTED MODEL engraved on the cylinder

On June 1st the regiment broke camp and departed via rail to Tampa

we estimate this rifle was produced in 1894-5

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Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife French Pistols the brim is lined withOriginal 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