United Kingdom. A Type III (2nd Pattern) Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Archive the twelve o’clock arm topped

the twelve o’clock arm topped by a ribbed suspension ring bearing two oak leaves

in turn overlaid by a white cotton diamond bearing a multi-piece black mobile swastika

including a Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918

Saint John

silver frame (marked "935 4")

United Kingdom. A Type III (2nd Pattern) Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Archive the twelve o’clock arm toppedAn excellent example of the Second Pattern (Type III) of this iconic fighting knife which is identified through a blued bronze handle and flat crossguard as well as a blued blade. Obverse ricasso maker marked "WILKINSON SWORD CO. LTD. LONDON", reverse ricasso is marked "THE F S FIGHTING KNIFE.", crossguard measuring 5 cm (w), blade measuring 16. 8 cm (l) and 2. 3 cm (w) at the guard, overall length 29. 5 cm, exhibiting signs of light use, in soiled