United Kingdom. A Type III (2nd Pattern) Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Newly Listed overlaid by a stylized red

overlaid by a stylized red sword set diagonally from the lower corner of the hoist edge to the upper corner opposite

43cm (17") in length

and is granted the rank of Captain)

demonstrating soiling and fatigue throughout

It also gave a certain number of material benefits to their owners

United Kingdom. A Type III (2nd Pattern) Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Newly Listed overlaid by a stylized redAn 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