Rare British Officers Nepal Gurkha fighting knife Chindits 14th Army 1944

  
A very fine example of an original WW2 British Officers gurkha fighting knife, used against the Japanese in Burma 1944-45. Handle decorated with fine carving, with inlay, aswell as checkered brass pommel. Knife has a good heavy large twin fullered blade. Original leather scabbard, where the Officer has decorated it with the 14th Army badge and words''Burma 1944-45''. The 14th Army had an interesting history in Burma, fighting the Japanese towards the ends of the Second world war and were involved in mnay battles. A scarce addition to any serious Gurkha knife collection. Overall length 19.5 inches. Any questions please feel free to ask. The item "Rare British Officers Nepal Gurkha fighting knife Chindits 14th Army 1944" is in sale since Thursday, March 21, 2019. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Asian\1900-Now\Nepalese & Tibetan". The seller is "kennefergu" and is located in Jedburgh. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: Nepal