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VERY FINE FIRST PATTERN FAIRBURN SYKES

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
VERY FINE FIRST PATTERN FAIRBURN SYKES
PRESENTATION COMMANDO FIGHTING KNIFE, SGT CURTIS MILLER. 11 5/8” overall, 6 5/8” double edged dagger blade etched in riband “S/SGT. CURTIS MILLER” and Wilkinson Sword, London trademark. Opposite ricasso “THE / F-S / FIGHTING / KNIFE.”. 2” oval blackened steel cross guard, checkered blackened brass grip, 2nd type brown leather sheath with blackened brass tip. CONDITION: very fine overall, blade retains most all its original polish & luster, light staining. Most all original black finish found on metal parts with some brass showing through. Sheath is matching very fine condition. PROVENANCE: from The Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18536/JS). $2,000-3,000.