Description
After serving in North Africa he took part in the D-Day landing on Omaha beach
The scabbard of this example is in very good condition
Interestingly this may well have been carried at one time by an insurgent somewhere
The gunner released the latch and removed the cover which allowed space to clear the action
Designed to be attached in a special pocket and buckle on the side of the leather holster these are invariably missing
Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife with Scabbard French Edged Weapons After serving in North AfricaOriginal 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