Victorinox Bantam Knife – Officier Suisse – Cawse & Malcolm Eng Advertising Edition

A genuine vintage Victorinox Bantam Swiss Army knife, in a scarce South African corporate advertising variant a lovely find for Swiss knife collectors and vintage advertising collectors alike.

Item Details:

• Genuine Victorinox Bantam model, tang stamped "OFFICIER SUISSE," Swiss stainless steel
• Model reference 2.2303 (as marked on original box)
• Compact two-layer Bantam construction: main blade + combination tool (bottle opener / cap lifter / flat-head screwdriver / wire stripper notch)
• Split keyring attached
• Red ABS scales one side plain with the classic Victorinox cross shield emblem
• Reverse scale carries vintage printed advertising branding: "Cawse & Malcolm Eng (Pty) Ltd Established 1893" a rare South African corporate promotional knife, not a standard retail variant
• Includes original red Victorinox box ("Original Schweizer Offiziersmesser / Le Véritable Couteau Suisse") and the original printed Victorinox warranty/guarantee card insert
• Box shows age wear (creasing, opened at one end) consistent with genuine vintage stock, not a reproduction
• Vintage Lion Safety Matches box shown in photos is for scale reference only and is not included

Condition: Pre-owned vintage item. Please study all photos closely this knife has not been professionally serviced or sharpened, and normal signs of age (light surface marks, tarnishing, tightness of action) should be expected on a piece of this vintage. Blade and tool action are functional. Sold strictly as photographed.

A genuinely uncommon piece advertising-branded Victorinox Bantam knives from this era rarely surface on the secondhand market, especially complete with box and warranty card.

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