United Kingdom. A Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Newly Listed presumed killed 10th November 1917

presumed killed 10th November 1917 near Passchendaele Village in support of the attack

University of Western Ontario (32

with seven smooth rays in each quadrant

numbered "789" on the rim

United Kingdom. A Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Newly Listed presumed killed 10th November 1917An excellent example of the Third Pattern, featuring the characteristic "new" Third Pattern grip design which is cast with 27 concentric rings directly into the design thus eliminating the need for machine knurling, marked with foundry mark "1" denoting H. J. Maybry of London manufacture, also marked with broad arrow over 7, straight crossguard, and a strong, sharped steel blade measuring 16. 8 cm (l) with a total knife length of 28. 6 cm, without