United Kingdom. A Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife, 3Rd Type, C. 1943 Archive Footnote: Arthur Edwin Pitcher was

Footnote: Arthur Edwin Pitcher was born on October 28

All silver issued

maker marked "CRAVANZOLA ROMA" on the padded inside lid

attending Western Technical School (1936-1940) in Toronto and also completing a three year course in Commercial Art

it fought on the Western Front for the remainder of the war

United Kingdom. A Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife, 3Rd Type, C. 1943 Archive Footnote: Arthur Edwin Pitcher wasGreat Britain Exported to North America. Steel blade, magnetic, measuring 175 mm in length, with very sharp edges and a very sharp tip, exhibiting scattered surface wear and minor scratches from regular usage. Solid metal crossguard, with ribbed grip on the bronze handle, mould marked "4" on the handle near the domed "skull cracker" pommel, measuring 297 mm in length overall, very fine. Accompanied by its supple leather scabbard, with a blackened