History question

wyrm

wyrm

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I was given my grandfather's F/S pattern dagger this weekend, actually my step-father's father. It is an original, he used it during WWII and it was presented back to him by his commanding officer after it was cut from his sleeve (the sheath tabs are intact and the elastic has been cut in half but is still attached on both sides). I am told that this was not a common thing. He was some kind of commando (someone said Black Watch) and was among the first to arrive at Auschweitz(?). He was a Canadian serving under British command, I think, but definetly a Canadian. I've been told some other stories of his bravery and I just can't fathom the courage or horror, but the sacrifices he made does resonate within me.

The handle is some kind of metal, it's grooved with rings, not checkered.
The only markings on it are on the underside of the guard. Three small lines meet at a point, kind of like a V with an extra line up the centre, or a crow's foot. Directly under that there is a single capital letter: T

Apparently there is a kukri somewhere as well, but I haven't seen it.

If anyone could lead me to where I could find more info, or actually has the info, the help would be greatly appreciated. It is a priceless heirloom to me, but I think it should be insured. Thoughts?

Thanks,
Dale.
 
Dale,
There is a good book out there called I believe "Allied Fighting Knives and the Men Who Made Them Famous" It has a a whole chapter on the different variations of F-S. Based on the handle you describe this sounds like a later model, but I don't know too much about them.
Good Luck.
Lagarto
 
smkw has a book on military knives, and a chapter in particular on f/s knives. sounds like the handle is probably cast zinc, many of those handles were. I would post iton levines Im sure he can give some input.

hope this helps :)
 
Three small lines meet at a point, kind of like a V with an extra line up the centre
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This is a "broad arrow" mark. It is a military acceptance mark found on most British military knives.

Directly under that there is a single capital letter: T
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The knives were made by a number of factories during the war. This identifes the maker, but I am not familiar with this one.

Books: Get a copy of Commando Dagger by Leroy Thompson (ISBN 0-87364-311-9).

n2s
 
Thanks for the info guys.
Will post this in Levine's forum.


Dale.
 
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