United States. A First Special Service Force V-42 Stiletto By W.r. Case & Sons Auction with a metal Edelweiss insignia

with a metal Edelweiss insignia secured to the left side

Constructed in white cotton threads

Accompanied by copies of the Roll of Individuals entitling him to the respective clasps for the QSA and KSA

plated bronze Stars and Clasps

" and that there was "no evidence of bronchitis beyond (a) morning cough"

United States. A First Special Service Force V-42 Stiletto By W.r. Case & Sons Auction with a metal Edelweiss insigniaPurchased 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