United States. A First Special Service Force V-42 Stiletto By W.r. Case & Sons Auction with lost of green enamels

with lost of green enamels

12 Squadron at RCAF Rockcliffe when he received his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal

that he had no previous military service and that his trade was that of Steel Clerk

both edged by golden bullion threading

the other bearing a knife

United States. A First Special Service Force V-42 Stiletto By W.r. Case & Sons Auction with lost of green enamelsPurchased directly from the estate of a Special Service Forces member. A rare and desirable V 42 stiletto measuring 320 mm in length, with a 190 mm long magnetic metal blade with a sharpened tip and edges. The obverse ricasso features a grooved thumb rest, facilitating a secure grip during combat use. The blade presents plain with the exception of an obverse makers mark of CASE for the firm of W. R. Case & Sons of Bradford, Pennsylvania. The blade