Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A United States of America Second World War U.S. Marine Corps Raider Knife.
A rare example of the U.S. Marine Corps Raider knife, modelled on the Fairbairn Sykes knife, produced in America by the Camillus Cutlery Company. This example with the full length blade, it has its original profile, unsharpened but is toned overall. A darker patch of the upper part of the blade where the knife has been left exposed from the scabbard because of leather shrinkage to the scabbard. The hilt all in cast metal is extremely susceptible to fracturing and degrading, this example is in excellent condition. Fitted into its correct M.6 scabbard with its Garand belt fixing loops. The hilt retaining strap all complete, dry and fragile, extremely good condition £600-£800

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