Croatia, Independent State. A Diplomatic Dagger, By Braca Knaus, Zagreb Archive He was with the 76th

He was with the 76th Battalion when he was Killed in Action on October 25

Fairbank is buried in the Passchendaele New British Cemetery in Belgium

the obverse with a raised Saxon coat of arms topped by a royal crown

Canadian Military Police Corps

for "very brave conduct duruing a Battle against the Partisans"

Croatia, Independent State. A Diplomatic Dagger, By Braca Knaus, Zagreb Archive He was with the 76thManufactured by "Braca Knaus, Zagreb" (marked on the blade); fittings in silver platted bronze, blade nickel plated (good very fine condition); scabbard is straight, minor wear and moderate use, no major dents; handle in black synthetic material, worn, moderate wear; overall this dagger shows moderate wear and use, exhibits nice original patina throughout, overall very fine plus condition; very rare.