SOE/OSS and other SF weapons and equipment
Article about: Have only just joined the site and after seeing your post Grimebox i thought i'd take a few snaps of what i have purchased since arriving in Australia(unfortunately rest of my collection is
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Re: SOE/OSS and other SF weapons and equipment
Excellent collection! The thrust dagger is a very nice piece, I have heard that front line soldiers used these as a type of trench knife, although my personal view is that they were probably dropped to the resistance (although, as I always, I am willing to stand corrected!). I'm very lucky that I got my 3rd pattern FS knife from the son of the original owner, a para who dropped (and managed to escape from) Arnhem.
With regards to the cufflink compass this was one of concealed compasses developed by MI9 during the war. These compasses were designed to resemble the cufflinks/ collar studs that were generally available from Woolworths and other retailers. Originally the compass face would have been concealed by the white paint which would have been scratched off when required. As far as I am aware these were issued to SOE and the RAF. They are quite rare and very expensive (I've not managed to get hold of one yet!)
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Re: SOE/OSS and other SF weapons and equipment
I bought this compass off ebay around 6 months ago for $27 landed in australia
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Re: SOE/OSS and other SF weapons and equipment
As for the thrust dagger it would be good to find out something concrete in relation to manufacturer and who was issued them,you see them come up on ebay sometimes..saw one just recently...good condition and was at around $70 USD
If i see another cufflink compass for sale ill let you know!..or if i decide to sell mine...cheers for the help
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