Original British WWII Second Pattern B2 Marked Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife with Original Scabbard French Ordnance 7 mm) M2 Browning heavy

7 mm) M2 Browning heavy machine guns were mounted for anti-aircraft defense and general fire support

It measures approximately 19 1/2" x 5"

with a lovely red brown color and only light wear

he was also awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge for his participation in the Battle of Guadalcanal

deploying to European Theater of Operations (ETO) as one of the initial heavy bomber squadrons assigned to VIII Bomber Command in England

Original British WWII Second Pattern B2 Marked Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife with Original Scabbard French Ordnance 7 mm) M2 Browning heavyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is one of the rarer versions of the Fairbairn Sykes fighting knives. This version features a blackened brass handle, blackened blade, and "B2" stamped on the cross guard. Most seen are also stamped "ENGLAND" from when they was imported to the USA in the 1970s, however this one must have missed the shipment and was not stamped with ENGLAND. The knife comes with a fantastic and correct leather belt sheath.