United Kingdom. A Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife, First Pattern, by Wilkinson Sword Buy Now green and light purple enamels

green and light purple enamels

in silver with gilt US letters in the center

(1914-1915 issue)

11 on September 21

with old ink inscriptions to lid and base

United Kingdom. A Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife, First Pattern, by Wilkinson Sword Buy Now green and light purple enamelsA very well preserved first pattern Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife, measuring 31. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 17 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which remains sharp throughout the edges and tip. The obverse ricasso bears an acid etched inscription of THE F S FIGHTING KNIFE, while the reverse ricasso is appropriately marked with the logo of Wilkinson Sword, London. The blade sits securely within an S