United Kingdom. A First Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Province of China After thirteen months at Osea

After thirteen months at Osea Island

consisting of a stylized acorn on a reinforced stem

5 mm inclusive of its wreath of linden leaves suspension

arriving for service in the French theatre the next day

The Iron Cross 1939 Second Class depicts dark patina on the frame with signs of wear on the core

United Kingdom. A First Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Province of China After thirteen months at OseaThe First Pattern F S was produced for a nine month period and remained reasonably consistent in both its design showing very little deviation or change from what we now recognize as the standard form. This particular example features the characteristic knurling grip and correct pommel nut, the s shaped crossguard is 5cm in width and is fitting correctly with the F S etching on the rossco, notably with the etching very close to the crossguard and