Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife with Scabbard U.S. Marines USMC V 140 FA with crossed

V 140 FA with crossed cannons

Barrel Length: 33 Inches

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

and is covered in lovely Silver leaf decoration of floral motifs making this clearly the Sword of a person of importance

The action on the left side features an interestingly shaped saddle ring bar with floating ring for attachment to a cavalryman's body sling

Original British WWII OSS Smatchet Heavy Fighting Knife with Scabbard U.S. Marines USMC V 140 FA with crossedOriginal 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