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1850 - British paratrooper combat knife. Made in India, it was issued to the paratroopers of the 44th Indian Airborne Division during World War II and comes from the personal effects of a former paratrooper officer who served in Indochina. The handle consists of two wooden scales with three grooves and bears the marking 10/20. The double-edged blade is marked “MkI 42” at the heel and “Mil” for the manufacturer. The blade is sharp and shows signs of use. Handcrafted sheath made of brown leather, fastening with a “Made in France” snap and featuring a U.S.-style suspension hook on the back. British paratrooper fighting knife. Manufactured in India, notably issued to paratroopers of the 44th Indian Airborne Division during World War II and originating from the personal effects of a former paratrooper officer in Indochina. The handle consists of two wooden panels with three grooves and is marked 10/20. Double-edged blade marked “MkI 42” at the ricasso along with the manufacturer’s mark “Mil.” Sharpened blade showing signs of use. Handmade brown leather scabbard secured by a “Made in France” snap fastener and fitted with a U.S.-style suspension hook on the reverse.
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British paratrooper combat knife. Made in India, it was issued to the paratroopers of the 44th Indian Airborne Division during World War II and comes from the personal effects of a former paratrooper officer who served in Indochina. The handle consists of two wooden scales with three grooves and bears the marking 10/20. The double-edged blade is marked “MkI 42” at the heel and “Mil” for the manufacturer. The blade is sharp and shows signs of use. Handcrafted sheath made of brown leather, fastening with a “Made in France” snap and featuring a U.S.-style suspension hook on the back. British paratrooper fighting knife. Manufactured in India, notably issued to paratroopers of the 44th Indian Airborne Division during World War II and originating from the personal effects of a former paratrooper officer in Indochina. The handle consists of two wooden panels with three grooves and is marked 10/20. Double-edged blade marked “MkI 42” at the ricasso along with the manufacturer’s mark “Mil.” Sharpened blade showing signs of use. Handmade brown leather scabbard secured by a “Made in France” snap fastener and fitted with a U.S.-style suspension hook on the reverse.
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