United Kingdom. A Commemorative Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife, by Imperial Gudedge Co, c.1970 Province of China 1 Clasp - SIBERIA

1 Clasp - SIBERIA

inscribed "APPRECIATION FOR THE NOBLE AND HEROIC EFFORT IN THE HARBORING OF SIX UNITED STATES DIPLOMATS AND SAFE RETURN TO AMERICA / THANK YOU CANADA" in the center

who distinguished themselves by their heroic actions

in turn transitioning to a dark pinstripe design through the arms

"Rex Et Indiae Imp" type

United Kingdom. A Commemorative Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife, by Imperial Gudedge Co, c.1970 Province of China 1 Clasp - SIBERIAAn early 3rd pattern Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife, featuring a stiletto style, blackened steel blade measuring 175 mm, with the entirety measures 297 mm in length. The handle features a horizontally grooved blackened handle, with a 55 mm straight crossguard, marked IMPERIAL GUDEDGE CUTLERY CO, light wear and damaged tip. Contained in a German made brown leather scabbard with magnetic tip, a belt loop and small leather clasp with button closure to