Original British WWII Early Import-Marked 3rd Pattern Broad Arrow Marked Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife with Period Cut-Down Scabbard for Leg Wear Russian Army which has been dyed a

which has been dyed a darker olive/tan

with D Sharp (Dis) present instead of E Flat (Es) due to tradition

Two versions of the gun were produced

breech loaded

however evidence is inconclusive

Original British WWII Early Import-Marked 3rd Pattern Broad Arrow Marked Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife with Period Cut-Down Scabbard for Leg Wear Russian Army which has been dyed aOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of an early "Third Pattern" British Fairbairn Sykes commando dagger, with a brass alloy handle and original scabbard that was cut down during the period with very long leather thongs added for attachment to the leg. The tongue is completely absent. The knives varied somewhat in size, and this example measures 11 1 8", with a 6 3 8 blade. The condition of the knife is rough, still with