United Kingdom. A III Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Hold both of which were in

both of which were in the Oxford Reserve

to a selected few outstanding Imperial German Officers Pilots of the 25th Flying Battalion

unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of an early version produced by C

worn on the original faded ribbon with crossed swords device

featuring detailed profiles of wartime Knight’s Cross recipients

United Kingdom. A III Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Hold both of which were inType I of the Third Pattern, with a second pattern characteristic grip and a blued blackened finish to the entire knife, stamped with B2 ownership inspection on the guard dating it to a mid war Third Patterns (Knives bearing this stamp have now be conclusively attributed to Wilkinsons) Over stamped with ENGLAND, measuring 29. 5 cm in length, blade remains in near untouched condition, in leather scabbard with residue, on reverse with hand writing of