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

Constructed in white cotton threads

plated bronze Stars and Clasps

both edged by golden bullion threading

with a metal Edelweiss insignia secured to the left side

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