Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife with Scabbard U.S. Marines USMC allowing the Americans to move

allowing the Americans to move large numbers of units and bring up reserves

It is fitted with a Colichmarde style 34 1/2" blade

The Regiment known as Fraser's Highlanders was officially raised in 1775 as the 71st SCOTTISH REGIMENT OF FOOT

The Baker Rifle has become part of British folklore with books and

V 140 FA with crossed cannons

Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife with Scabbard U.S. Marines USMC allowing the Americans to moveOriginal 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