Auction Catalogue

29 June 2022

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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

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Lot

№ 728

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29 June 2022

Hammer Price:
£750

A United States of America Second World War OSS Stiletto Fighting Knife.
A rare example of the OSS knife, modelled on the design of the British Fairbairn Sykes knife, produced in America for the OSS Special Forces. This example with all the blueing remaining to its blade, slight surface rusting to the tip, all bronze finish to the grip good. All fitted into its highly unusual scabbard, a composition of metal and leather, known as the pancake flapper because of its similarity in design,
good condition £800-£1,000

This is an age restricted lot: the successful buyer will be required to either collect in person, or arrange specialist shipping.