Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife Category_MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly The son and successor of

The son and successor of Queen Victoria

this is not just an ordinary canteen but a canvas for a very skilled (and bored) engraver (soldier) who had lots of down time in the trenches during the Great War

The Silver Star was not established as an individual medal until July 19

Overall condition of the brushes is very good

though the front band/guard is unmarked

Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife Category_MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly The son and successor ofOriginal 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