1939 Mention in Newspaper Clipping Regarding the Fuhrer Honouring Meritorious First War Veterans
Acquired with document of appointment
as he had died from "Natural Causes" (Heart Disease) on December 15
Natal Rebellion Medal
along with light contact and pitting in the blue enamels on its reverse
A Second War Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife; Named certificate_of_authenticity 1939 Mention in Newspaper ClippingFine polished steel blade, magnetic, measuring 173 mm in length, obverse ricasso maker marked "WILKINSON SWORD CO. LTD. LONDON", reverse ricasso is unmarked, with semi sharp edges and a very sharp tip, exhibiting scattered surface wear and minor scratches from regular usage. Solid metal crossguard, magnetic, with ribbed grip on the bronze handle, domed "skull cracker" pommel, measuring 290 mm in length overall, surface rust present on the crossguard,