Original U.S. WWII Blued Case Stiletto “OSS Commando” Fighting Knife with Rare Long Drop Leather Sheath - Excellent Condition Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns It was lacquered at some

It was lacquered at some point to preserve it

Over the chamber it is clearly marked (CROWN) / AMBERG

The three awards earned by this soldier in date received are the Medaille Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42 (Eastern Front Medal)

Approximately 40

Original U.S. WWII Blued Case Stiletto “OSS Commando” Fighting Knife with Rare Long Drop Leather Sheath - Excellent Condition Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns It was lacquered at someOriginal Item: Only One Available. During World War II, the stiletto knife made a comeback in the form of combat knives for commando raiding forces and other troops who needed a weapon for silent killing. Towards the end of 1940, renowned British hand to hand combat instructors William E. Fairbairn and Eric A. Sykes created the FairbairnSykes fighting knife. This double edged dagger had a long narrow point designed to maximize the blade for thrusting,