United Kingdom. A Rare Chindits V-44 Survival Knife & Unit Patch Hold The first regiment of volunteers

The first regiment of volunteers began service in late November 1861

It is dated to May 1

the reverse with Berlin studio mark

on loop for suspension from a period incorrect tri-fold ribbon

1942 as an Aircraftman 2nd Class

United Kingdom. A Rare Chindits V-44 Survival Knife & Unit Patch Hold The first regiment of volunteersA rare and well preserved Long Range Penetration Groups (Chindits) V 44 survival knife, measuring 390 mm in total length when inserted into the sheath. It features a 235 mm long tapering magnetic steel blade retaining a razor sharp sharpened tip and lower edge. Two narrow fullers run the length of both sides of the upper edge. The blade sits securely within a non magnetic metal alloy crossguard. The handle grip is composed of a single piece of ribbed