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

the first five with the crown added in red

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

43cm (17") in length

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