United Kingdom. A Commemorative Commando Knife, "The Invasion of the Solomons" GTRexclude early 1945 period

early 1945 period

five slip-on Numbered Shoulder Straps

silvered base with a bronze gilt overlaying plate

with a white doeskin medal bed

number impressed "30355" on the reverse

United Kingdom. A Commemorative Commando Knife, "The Invasion of the Solomons" GTRexclude early 1945 periodOf modern production and offered by The American Historical Foundation, this knife is one in a series of six made in the United Kingdom to commemorative key or pivotal moments in the second war. Numbered 1754, and made to commemorate "The Invasion of the Solomons" , housed within green felt lined fitted green case, gilt blade with etchings, measures 30 cm in length, by H. G. Long & Co., wood handle with ribbing, accompanied by corresponding numbered