British 3rd pattern Commando dagger (J.Nowill & Sons) Sheffield made

The British Commando dagger was issued to WW2 British Army Airborne soldiers, Royal Marine commandos and army commando during World War Two.

Stamped on the cross guard

• War Arrow
• J Nowill & Sons
• Sheffield
• England

This is the 3rd pattern model issued from 1942 to the 1980's

• leather scabbard with metal tip guard
• Blackened steel blade
• Ribbed handle
• Hex pommel nut
• Blade length 17.5cms
• Overall length 29.5cms
• The Commando dagger still made in England by an original contractor.

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