United Kingdom. A Type III (2nd Pattern) Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Hold measuring 102 mm (w) x

measuring 102 mm (w) x 20 mm (h))

demonstrating total loss of bronze finish in addition to some oxidation

2 mm (w) x 31 mm (h) each

During his tour in the Central Mediterranean Area and Continental Europe

United Kingdom. A Type III (2nd Pattern) Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Hold measuring 102 mm (w) xAn 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