£460
WW2 Special Operations Executive SOE Lapel / Thumb Nail Dagger. A rare example of the dagger of last resort designed to be concealed behind the lapel of a jacket or other clothing. This all steel example is an overall length of 75 mm with a blade length 50 mm. Complete with original light tan leather scabbard. Overall GC. A close comparison would appear that this is the dagger illustrated in the excellent work British and Commonwealth Military Knives by Ron Flook Page 45 Illustration 89 & 89A.
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