Rare British WWII Middle East commando dagger.  Also known as the Death's Head dagger because the brass knuckle guard resembles a skull.  This dagger was ony issued to two units of about 1,200 men. ================================================== British Fairbairn Sykes Commando Dagger ======================================================== British Fairbairn Sykes Commando Dagger 3rd Model ========================================================

Produced by Robbins of Dudley during WW I.  They were used by UK and US soldiers of the Allied Expeditionary Force.  Double fullered 5" blade, with heavy cast handle and finger-bow fitted to the white metal grip.