£450
Military interest - A rare commissioned presentation letter opener or retiring momento fashioned as a British L1A3 bayonet combat fighting knife, Garrard & Co Ltd, London, 1954, the silver blade with inscription BRIGADIER C.A.R.NEVILL . C.B.E.,D.S.O. FROM THE OFFICERS H.Q 6INF BDE & WUPPERTAL GRN. OCT.1954, the handle with applied silver and enamel flag, the miniature knife is well modelled and appears to be a exact replica, 5in. (12.7cm.) long, gross weight 1.4tr.oz., with later hand-made bespoke wooden cradle for display. * Condition: Light surface wear only, very good, strong hallmarks and inscription.
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