Vintage Limited Edition H.G. Long & Co. (Sheffield, England) 24-Karat Gold-Plated F/S Commando Knife

Vintage Limited Edition H.G. Long & Co. (Sheffield, England) 24K Gold Plated F/S Commando Knife from the American Heritage Foundation (Richmond, VA) WWII Victory Collection: The Battles of the Coral Sea & Midway Island, serial # 585. Featuring a double edge dagger blade, sharpened on both sides, beautifully blued, with full etch on both sides, front also marked in gold letters “IN HONOR OF THE BATTLES OF THE CORAL SEA 4 MAY-8 MAY 1942 AND MIDWAY ISLAND 3 JUNE-6 JUNE 1942 CV5.”  The ricasso is numbered “585.” 24-karat gold plated guard. Round hardwood handle, wrapped in twisted gold wire, with gold button pommel cap. Comes in a navy blue velvet finished presentation box, with paperwork, marked “585.”  Some slight discoloration on the velvet box lid. This one is pretty spectacular! SPECS: 7” blade, 12” OAL.